Amazon · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Software Development Engineer - Embedded, Flight Sw, Leo Flight Systems / Software
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $227K/yr
5+ years expAmazon is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity to underserved communities. The role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software for the Flight Software team of Leo satellites, focusing on critical satellite functions like power management and autonomous control.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop embedded software in assembly, C, C++, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc. communications
Write device drivers and system applications for flight code and flight management
Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing
Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches
Qualification
Required
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Develop embedded software in assembly, C, C++, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc. communications
Write device drivers and system applications for flight code and flight management
Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing
Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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