Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2110, Griswold Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78703, United States
About the Team
Amazon Leo is a low Earth orbit satellite broadband network designed to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world. The system is built with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of users, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
About the Role
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will join a team defining and implementing the Leo satellite communication software stack. You will develop embedded software modules and test frameworks for the Leo satellite constellation, focusing on the design, implementation, deployment, and operations of 3GPP 5G NTN and Open RAN-based networking and management stack functions for satellite payloads.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with software, test and validation, reliability, RF hardware, and custom silicon development teams to optimize low-latency, high-reliability payload connectivity solutions. Your work will span the entire software development life cycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and operational excellence.
Hiring Process
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. This requirement is mandatory for all applicants to this role.
Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit the Amazon Jobs accommodations page for more information.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2110, Griswold Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78703, United States
Austin, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and implement 3GPP 5G NTN and Open RAN networking stack functions for satellite payloads
- check_circleReview schematics and perform wireless signal and protocol analysis for embedded software troubleshooting
- check_circleDevelop embedded software modules for satellite and ground systems using C, C++, Rust, or assembly
- check_circleParticipate in all SDLC phases including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and coverage analysis
- check_circleCollaborate with RF hardware and custom silicon teams to optimize low-latency connectivity solutions
- check_circleCreate test frameworks for validating the Leo satellite constellation communication software stack
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- verified7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- verified7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- verified5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
- verifiedU.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum
- verifiedExperience with real-time embedded software development
- verifiedExpertise with Linux and RTOS
- verifiedKnowledge of 3GPP 5G networking stack
- verifiedExperience with ARM CPUs
Nice to Have
Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing principles. Knowledge of ARM CPUs. Experience building 3GPP based wireless communication systems.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and Supplemental life planscheck_circle401(k) matchingcheck_circlePaid time off and parental leavecheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice LineFlexible Spending Accounts
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: 3GPP 5G, Open Ran, Assembly, C, Rust, Linux, Rtos, Arm Cpus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
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Day-to-day, the Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon will design and implement 3gpp 5g ntn and open ran networking stack functions for satellite payloads; review schematics and perform wireless signal and protocol analysis for embedded software troubleshooting; develop embedded software modules for satellite and ground systems using c, c++, rust, or assembly; and participate in all sdlc phases including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and coverage analysis.
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Amazon is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent; 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience; 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience; 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience; U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum; and Experience with real-time embedded software development.
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon is based in 2110, Griswold Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78703, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Amazon has listed this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role as on-site.
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Amazon include 3GPP 5G; Open Ran; Assembly; C; Rust; Linux; Rtos; and Arm Cpus.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
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