Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

A global technology company leading retail, cloud computing, and space initiatives
$151,300 - $261,500
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide global broadband access. This senior software engineering role focuses on developing flight software for satellite systems, working with embedded systems and hardware interfaces. The position involves writing device drivers, system applications, and software for microcontroller interaction, all while maintaining high security standards. The role is part of a team handling critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while helping to bridge the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The role requires significant experience in software development and system architecture, with a focus on embedded systems programming in languages like Rust, C, and C++.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

  • Develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages
  • Write device drivers and system applications for satellite systems
  • Write software to interact with micro-controllers
  • Work closely with other software and hardware teams for board bring-up and integration testing
  • Design and develop with high security standards

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

Rust
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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