Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Project Leo, leo MAC

Project Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband internet connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the this role you will be bringing that vision to life by architecting; developing and testing the embedded security systems software that provides the secured communications between the satellites to customer-terminals and the ground-based internet gateways.

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
Join our Leo MAC Software team to revolutionize global connectivity through satellite communications. As a key innovator youll develop mission-critical 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 next-generation satellite communication platform. Youll work at the intersection of space technology and wireless communications leveraging your expertise in:

Bare-metal 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 real-time software for resource-constrained embedded platforms
Optimize protocol performance for latency-sensitive 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

A day in the life
Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!

- 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

- 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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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 - 168100.00 - 227400.00 USD annually
USA CA Sunnyvale - 193300.00 - 261500.00 USD annually
USA WA Redmond - 168100.00 - 227400.00 USD annually