Embedded SDE

Do you want to work at the intersection of hardware and software building the firmware and drivers that power devices used by millions of customers This role offers the opportunity to solve complex first-of-their-kind embedded systems challenges and directly shape the foundation of shipping products.

Key job responsibilities
- Design implement and validate low-level firmware and device drivers for MCUs peripherals and custom silicon including I2C SPI UART GPIO DMA USB and PCIe and lead hardware bring-up activities for new boards and silicon revisions in close collaboration with hardware design engineers.

- Architect firmware solutions for novel technologies with no prior implementation reference conducting independent research prototyping and iteration to deliver production-ready modular code that integrates cleanly into the full product software stack.

- Apply advanced debugging techniques using oscilloscopes logic analyzers JTAG/SWD debuggers and serial consoles to diagnose complex hardware-software interaction issues and drive root cause analysis to resolution.

- Write and maintain scripts in Bash/Shell Perl and Python to automate testing firmware flashing log parsing hardware validation and CI/CD integration; develop and leverage test infrastructure to validate firmware functionality and system-level performance across multiple hardware revisions.

- Partner with hardware design RTL test and program management teams to define firmware requirements review schematics and resolve interdisciplinary technical issues; participate in code reviews mentor peers on embedded systems best practices and produce clear technical documentation including architecture design documents and driver interface specifications.


A day in the life
In this role you will collaborate closely with hardware design teams to bring new silicon and peripheral technologies to life. You will write firmware and low-level drivers that form the core of our devices working through hardware bring-up from early silicon to production. You will navigate technical ambiguity interpret hardware datasheets and develop solutions that operate reliably at the system level.



About the team
We are the Fire TV Hardware team responsible for the hardware platform across all Fire TV programs including Amazons own 1P smart TVs and partner-branded TVs with Hisense Insignia Toshiba and TCL. Our team works across the full hardware lifecycle from early silicon evaluation and reference design bring-up through mass production with Contract Manufacturers and ODMs.

You will work alongside a collaborative cross-functional team that includes hardware engineers embedded software engineers and hardware engineering program managers. We partner closely with platform software connectivity and security teams as well as silicon vendors to deliver reliable high-quality products to customers worldwide.

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field
- 3 years of embedded firmware development experience
- Knowledge of Python and/or C programming
- Experience writing low level drivers or experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware or experience writing low level drivers
- Experience leading and influencing your team or organization or experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and current systems

- 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
- Familiarity with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) architecture build systems (e.g. Soong/Make) and platform-level software development

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 Sunnyvale - 165200.00 - 223600.00 USD annually