AmazonEmbedded Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo
Amazon is hiring an Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo. It pays $144k-$194k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include C, Python and Linux Kernel.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
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Develop embedded software and Linux kernel drivers for Amazon Leo's low Earth orbit satellite and ground communication systems.
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 Device Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Leo Satellite Gateway team, you will design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, software systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of space-based communication systems with minimal legacy constraints. Your work will directly support critical government initiatives, enabling secure and high-performance communication systems for U.S. and allied missions.
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
• Develop embedded software in C, C++, and Python, and Linux kernel drivers.
• Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems.
• Write software to interact with micro-controllers
• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and device-tree overlays for SPI, I3C, I2C, CAN, GPIO, DMA and UIO interfaces.
• Work closely with other software and hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.
• Build and maintain the Yocto/OpenEmbedded distribution: BitBake recipes and layers, A/B partition boot, secure boot, eMMC and NOR storage, and SWUpdate image generation.
• Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and bare-metal/AMP platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.
• Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Develop kernel features required to support upcoming hardware and software capabilities, targeting AMD/Xilinx Versal and Zynq SoCs.
A day in the life
As part of the Satellite Gateway team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Amazon Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will craft your software from requirements, designs, code, test, to product deployment.
Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
- 2+ years of experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or a comparable embedded Linux build system
Preferred qualifications
- 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 on networking and/or consumer devices using embedded Linux, Yocto, and/or bare-metal targets; experience with eBPF/libbpf or Lua tooling.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing diagnostics through production phases like Hardware Validation Testing (HVT), Engineering Validation Testing (EVT), Device Validation Testing (DVT), Production Validation Testing (PVT)
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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How we rate this
Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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- Tell me about a project where embedded software was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where device drivers was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where firmware was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where satellite communications was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Embedded Software, Device Drivers, Firmware, Satellite Communications, and C. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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