Project Kuiper is Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally, aiming to close the digital divide.
Requirements
- 2+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems
- Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration
- 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 Kuiper’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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff
- adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions
