Rust/C++ SDE, Over the Air Updates
Rust/C++ SDE, Over the Air Updates
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We are seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) with strong C and/Rust experience to work on critical Device Components and Tier-1 cloud services specifically focusing on Over-the-Air updates and device-cloud communication systems.
Core Technical Requirements:
-Deep expertise in C and/or Rust programming
-Experience with embedded systems development
-Understanding of memory management and performance optimization
-Ability to write efficient secure and maintainable systems-level code
Key job responsibilities
-Develop and maintain performance-critical device components using C and Rust
-Design and implement secure Over-the-Air update systems
-Optimize bidirectional device-cloud communication protocols
-Write high-performance code with strict attention to memory safety and efficiency
A day in the life
As an SDE on the Cloud Connectivity and Management Services Team youll primarily work with C and Rust on device components and OTA update systems. Daily activities include collaborating with Kindle Fire Fire TV and Alexa teams while writing and optimizing performance-critical code. Youll focus on device-cloud communication debugging embedded systems and ensuring secure update delivery to millions of devices. The role involves regular interaction with AWS infrastructure teams and requires deep technical expertise in memory optimization and secure communications. Success means maintaining high update reliability while minimizing device disruption directly impacting millions of Amazon device users worldwide.
About the team
The Cloud Connectivity and Management Services Team (C2MS) owns the Cloud Services and Device components used to support critical use cases like Persistent connectivity to all Amazon Devices Over-the-Air software updates bidirectional communication between Amazon Devices and the Amazon Cloud.
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship 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
- Experience in embedded wireless systems
- Experience in embedded development in C/C
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
Core Technical Requirements:
-Deep expertise in C and/or Rust programming
-Experience with embedded systems development
-Understanding of memory management and performance optimization
-Ability to write efficient secure and maintainable systems-level code
Key job responsibilities
-Develop and maintain performance-critical device components using C and Rust
-Design and implement secure Over-the-Air update systems
-Optimize bidirectional device-cloud communication protocols
-Write high-performance code with strict attention to memory safety and efficiency
A day in the life
As an SDE on the Cloud Connectivity and Management Services Team youll primarily work with C and Rust on device components and OTA update systems. Daily activities include collaborating with Kindle Fire Fire TV and Alexa teams while writing and optimizing performance-critical code. Youll focus on device-cloud communication debugging embedded systems and ensuring secure update delivery to millions of devices. The role involves regular interaction with AWS infrastructure teams and requires deep technical expertise in memory optimization and secure communications. Success means maintaining high update reliability while minimizing device disruption directly impacting millions of Amazon device users worldwide.
About the team
The Cloud Connectivity and Management Services Team (C2MS) owns the Cloud Services and Device components used to support critical use cases like Persistent connectivity to all Amazon Devices Over-the-Air software updates bidirectional communication between Amazon Devices and the Amazon Cloud.
- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship 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
- Experience in embedded wireless systems
- Experience in embedded development in C/C
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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