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Wireless Embedded Software Developer, Simulation Foundations, Amazon Leo

Amazon, Seattle, WA, United States


Wireless Embedded Software Developer, Simulation Foundations, Amazon Leo
Job ID: 3182046 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low‑latency, high‑speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

As a member of Kuiper MAC‑SW, you will be responsible for delivering embedded firmware code running on ground networks and on satellites. You will focus on designing, developing, and testing complete Kuiper‑MAC firmware, and will be a key member of a cross‑functional team of innovators working on unique wireless technology that will enable millions of people to stay connected.

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

Work in a cross‑functional environment to define multi‑dimensional performance requirements (e.g., MIPS, memory bandwidth).

Make performance and optimization trade‑offs to meet end‑to‑end use case requirements.

Build component use‑cases/test‑cases and debug your code in the Kuiper embedded environment.

Profile and execute code on RTOS and/or bare‑metal embedded environments.

Contribute in defining services and functionalities delivered by your firmware subsystems.

Define, document, test and debug your firmware–hardware interfaces.

Familiarity with software/firmware best practices (clean architecture, refactoring, etc.).

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.

2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.

Experience programming with at least one programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following 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. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Base salary ranges:

USA, CA, San Diego – $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond – $143,700.00 – $194,400.00 USD annually

Posted: April 22, 2026 (Updated 4 days ago)

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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