Sr Software Development Enginner Kuiper MAC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
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Join our Kuiper MAC Software team to revolutionize global connectivity through satellite communications. As a key innovator youll develop missioncritical embedded firmware that powers our ground terminal networks and satellite systems directly impacting millions of users worldwide.

Were looking for a talented software engineer to architect and optimize Media Access Control (MAC) layer solutions for our nextgeneration satellite communication platform. Youll work at the intersection of space technology and wireless communications leveraging your expertise in:

Baremetal embedded systems
Embedded Linux development
Modern systems programming (Rust/C)

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of satellite communications while working with a diverse team of industry experts. Your code wont just run on Earth it will operate in space helping bridge the digital divide and connect the unconnected.

The Role

Design and implement MAC layer protocols for wireless communication systems
Develop efficient realtime software for resourceconstrained embedded platforms
Optimize protocol performance for latencysensitive applications
Interface with PHY layer implementations and higher network stack components
Collaborate with hardware teams for efficient hardware/software integration
Develop automated testing frameworks for protocol validation

5 years of noninternship professional software development experience
5 years of programming with at least one software programming language 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

5 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors 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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.