Firmware Embedded Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

Amazon's Project Kuiper launches Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide.
$129,300 - $223,600
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Space

Description For Firmware Embedded Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Firmware Embedded Engineer on the MAC-SW team, you'll be at the forefront of developing embedded firmware for both ground networks and satellites, directly impacting the mission to provide high-speed broadband to underserved communities worldwide.

The role combines embedded systems expertise with real-time programming, requiring strong technical skills in firmware development and hardware interfaces. You'll work with cutting-edge satellite communication technology, designing and implementing MAC firmware components that must meet stringent performance requirements in a space-grade embedded environment.

This position offers unique challenges in optimizing code for resource-constrained systems while maintaining the reliability demanded by satellite operations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, making critical decisions about performance trade-offs and system architecture. The work directly contributes to Amazon's mission of increasing global internet accessibility.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus comprehensive benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses. This is a rare opportunity to work on space technology with real-world impact at one of the world's leading tech companies. The role requires U.S. person status due to export control regulations.

Join Amazon's Project Kuiper to be part of a team pushing the boundaries of satellite communication technology while making a meaningful difference in global connectivity.

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Responsibilities For Firmware Embedded Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

  • Design, develop, and test complete Kuiper-MAC firmware
  • Work in cross-functional environment to define performance requirements
  • Make performance and optimization trade-offs
  • Build component use-cases/test-cases and debug code
  • Profile and execute code on RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded environment
  • Define, document, test and debug FW-HW interfaces
  • Contribute to defining services and functionalities delivered by FW-subsystems

Requirements For Firmware Embedded Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

Linux
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of computer science fundamentals experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control laws
  • Experience with SW/FW best practices

Benefits For Firmware Embedded Engineer, Kuiper Satellite Communication System - MAC Software Development

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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