Sr. Embedded Software Engineer FPGA Systems, Amazon Leo's Wireless Systems

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. FPGA Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop implement and validate embedded software solutions for FPGA-based systems.

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
* Design and develop embedded software for FPGA platforms
* Create and maintain firmware for various FPGA applications
* Develop and implement hardware/software interfaces
* Debug complex system issues using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
* Write and maintain technical documentation
* Collaborate with hardware engineers on system architecture
* Perform code reviews and implement best practices
* Support system integration and validation testing

**Technical Skills:**
* Programming Languages: C C Python TCL
* Hardware Description Languages: VHDL Verilog
* FPGA Tools: Xilinx Vivado Intel Quartus
* Debug Tools: Logic Analyzers Oscilloscopes
* Version Control: Git
* Documentation: Doxygen Technical Writing



- Bachelors degree in computer engineering electrical engineering or systems engineering
- 8 years in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C/C programming
- Strong experience with FPGA development tools (Xilinx Vivado Intel Quartus)
- Knowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog)
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI I2C UART PCIe)
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

- Masters degree in relevant field
- Experience with Linux kernel development
- Knowledge of Python or TCL scripting
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Background in signal processing or digital communications
- Experience with embedded Linux development
- Knowledge of Arm or RISC-V architectures

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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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 CA San Diego - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually
USA CA Sunnyvale - 183000.00 - 247600.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually