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.
Come work at Amazon!
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
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.
3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
3 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
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