Amazon Leo is looking to solve the problem of delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks, including individuals, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, by developing innovative satellite and ground systems.
Requirements
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C-Sharp, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- Experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
- Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms, custom silicon development, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
- In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and networking subsystems
- Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and PCIe
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.
- Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.
- Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
- Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.
Other
- This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
- Onsite work is required 5 days a week.
- Experience using English communication skills, both written and verbal, to foster seamless interaction with stakeholders at all levels
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
