Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

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. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people, businesses, and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge.

We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality.

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

This role is based in Northridge, CA, or Redmond, WA, with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.

Security Clearance:
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 4+ 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
• 3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems
• Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• 3+ years of experience leading architecture and design for fault-tolerant, real-time systems
• 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

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