Overview
On Site
USD 129,300.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Satellite
Broadband
Network
Internet
Value Engineering
Software Development Methodology
Requirements Elicitation
Assembly
C
C++
Rust
Real-time
Linux
RTOS
Schematics
Logic Analyzer
Embedded Software
Antennas
PCB
UPS
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Design Patterns
Software Development
Version Control
Testing
Computer Science
SAP BASIS
Customer Service
Management
Business Operations
LOS
Onboarding
Recruiting
Amazon Web Services
Payments
Forms
Finance
Job Details
Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for ground devices within the Project Kuiper system.
- Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
- Developing embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other languages.
- Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices
- Have expertise with Linux and/or RTOS
- Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniques.
About the team
The Kuiper Ground Gateway Services team is responsible for software to enable Kuiper's custom ground-based antennas. These antennas handle both customer data as well as tracking, telemetry, and control. We operate on a vertical ownership model and are responsible for platform software customizations, PCB bring ups, factory diagnostics, testing through automation of CI/CD, lab support for the relevant testing and application layer software.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for ground devices within the Project Kuiper system.
- Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
- Developing embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other languages.
- Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices
- Have expertise with Linux and/or RTOS
- Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniques.
About the team
The Kuiper Ground Gateway Services team is responsible for software to enable Kuiper's custom ground-based antennas. These antennas handle both customer data as well as tracking, telemetry, and control. We operate on a vertical ownership model and are responsible for platform software customizations, PCB bring ups, factory diagnostics, testing through automation of CI/CD, lab support for the relevant testing and application layer software.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ 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
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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