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Device Software Development Engineer

Amazon On-site senior full-time

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Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. As a Device Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Leo Government (ALG) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.

You will collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions. This role involves working on cutting-edge satellite communications technology to enable global connectivity, particularly for critical government initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for satellite and ground terminal systems.
  • Develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software using modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms.
  • Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols.
  • Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware-software interaction and system reliability.
  • Mentor junior engineers and uphold high software quality standards.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in designing or architecting new and existing systems.
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms, custom silicon development, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals.

Location: This role can be based in Northridge, El Segundo, or Arlington, with U.S. relocation benefits offered. On-site work is required 5 days a week.

Export Control: This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the nature of the work and government-imposed requirements.

Skills

Required

  • embedded software development
  • fault-tolerant systems
  • real-time platforms
  • Linux
  • RTOS
  • software development lifecycle

Nice to have

  • Xilinx platforms
  • custom silicon development
  • cryptography
  • secure SDLC practices
  • Linux kernel internals

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