Amazon · 5 hours ago
Device Software Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $194K/yr
3+ years expAmazon is a leading technology company focused on delivering innovative solutions, and they are seeking a Device Software Development Engineer for their Amazon Leo for Government team. This role involves designing and developing embedded software for satellite and ground systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and secure communication systems for government initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms
Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software
Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP)
Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability
Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards
Qualification
Required
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
Experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations 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, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and networking subsystems
Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and PCIe
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
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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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