Sr. Embedded SDE, Hardware Compute Group

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We are looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer with a strong background in SOC Security to help design our security systems in our next generation this role you will work with system architects program managers and hardware engineers to implement security features and assess security software architecture for our next generation devices.

You will be responsible for the development of real-time embedded firmware and embedded Linux software that implements security controls for the platform.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop real-time embedded firmware and embedded Linux software that implements security controls and features for the platform
- Work closely with system architects program managers and hardware engineers to design and integrate security solutions into the next generation of Amazon devices
- Assess security software architecture and provide recommendations to improve the overall security posture of the platform
- Implement cryptographic algorithms secure boot and other security primitives in the embedded software stack
- Develop security monitoring and telemetry capabilities to detect and mitigate security threats
- Perform security code reviews penetration testing and vulnerability analysis to identify and remediate security issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements aremet throughout the product development lifecycle
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques in the embedded systems domain
- Mentor other engineers on the team

- 5 years of non-internship 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
- Experience with design implementation support and evaluation of security-focused tools and services
- Knowledge of security technology and concepts (Authentication Authorization Single sign-on Cryptography etc.)

- 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
- Experience in computer architecture or experience writing low level drivers
- Experience with Arm root of trust boot and boot ROM implementation
- Knowledge of secure boot and secure firmware update mechanisms for embedded systems

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 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.