Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Project Kuiper, an ambitious Amazon initiative, is revolutionizing global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the optical inter-satellite link (ISL) team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge software systems for high-rate optical communications. This role combines embedded software development with satellite communications technology, requiring expertise in C/C++/Rust programming and RTOS environments.

You'll work with a multi-disciplinary team of top-notch engineers, collaborating closely with optical, electrical, firmware, and opto-mechanical development teams. The position offers the unique opportunity to solve unprecedented scaling challenges while making a positive impact on global connectivity. Your responsibilities will span the entire software development lifecycle, from initial planning to deployment and maintenance.

The role demands strong technical leadership, with opportunities to mentor others and influence system architecture. You'll be responsible for identifying top-level requirements and ensuring high-quality, innovative designs are pursued. The position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control requirements.

Amazon offers competitive compensation, with base pay ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer-centricity, and technical excellence, working on projects that directly impact millions of users worldwide.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced software engineers who enjoy working with embedded systems, are comfortable with ambiguity, and want to contribute to a groundbreaking satellite communications project that will help bridge the digital divide globally.