Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Simulation Foundations

Job description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).

Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

This role of a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer who will design, implement, and operate globally available distributed systems geared towards giving Kuiper the ability to operate within realistic virtual Kuiper environments at scale.

You’ll build systems using the latest AWS technologies, leveraging best-in-industry software engineering practices.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities
ARM A, M series or ARC processor emulator experience.

e.g. QEMU

Knowledge of networking protocols and applications, including TCP/IP.

should include L1-L2.

embedded software testing tool development

have worked on FreeRTOS or any real time operation system before.

Have expertise with Linux and RTOS

Invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis as part of a continuous integration and release system.

Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and on-orbit testing.

Design and Implement Distributed Cloud-based Services and APIs

Experience with Docker,

Partner with device software, frontend, networking, and security engineering teams

Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers.

Design and Implement embedded modeling and simulation for broadband access technologies: LTE, WiMax, WiFi or similar

Solid aptitude in protocol standards such as IPv4, IPv6, Mobile IP, LTE, 802.16e, 802.11b/g/n/ac.

Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.

Strong theoretical background in Wireless Networks.

Experience with systems integration and testing methodologies.

Knowledge in several of the following: network protocols and applications including TCP/IP, QoS algorithms, cellular/satellite network protocols, software defined networks, network security.

Write high-quality Linux based software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM, PowerPC, x86, etc.)

Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring.

A day in the life
This role is for a Embedded Software Engineer who will build Hardware and software emulations and work with infra team to create new cloud services and APIs that facilitates and orchestrates simulation of software on Kuiper devices such as satellites, ground gateways, and customer terminals.

You will be building low-latency, highly scalable architecture that are critical to getting high quality internet service to customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ 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.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations