Senior Software Engineer, FPGA Systems for Satellite Communication

2 weeks ago

Redmond, Washington, United States Amazon Full time

About Project Kuiper
Project Kuiper is an ambitious initiative aimed at deploying a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites designed to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally.

Role Overview
In this role, you will be an integral part of the FPGA software team, tasked with aligning software requirements and establishing an automated continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for the FPGA satellite networking system.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate continuously with various FPGA teams within Kuiper to automate build, test, and deployment pipelines.
- Develop software solutions to effectively manage the infrastructure necessary for secure, large-scale operations of our systems.
- Assume ownership of the entire software development lifecycle, which includes design, testing, deployment, and mission integration.
- Participate actively in significant engineering projects, working alongside cross-functional stakeholders.

Leadership and Communication
- Lead efforts to identify and rectify software architectural shortcomings, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software at an accelerated pace to facilitate quicker iterations towards optimal solutions.
- Communicate your ideas effectively to achieve the best outcomes for both your team and the customer, while encouraging diverse perspectives and incorporating feedback to enhance results.

Best Practices
- Promote the adoption of software best practices, focusing on security, quality, and operational excellence.

Day-to-Day Activities
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will significantly contribute to enhancing Kuiper's FPGA automation capabilities. This includes developing products that ensure reliable and high-speed communication with Kuiper satellites, supporting their mission-critical operations.

Team Dynamics
The FPGA Software team is currently in search of a skilled DevOps engineer with expertise in constructing CI/CD infrastructure and software development lifecycle (SDLC) pipelines for satellite software deployed on proprietary hardware. This role involves utilizing diverse testing equipment to oversee the development of efficient and automated builds, as well as implementing CI/CD functional testing for satellite systems.

Technical Proficiency
Your technical skills will be crucial in ensuring the successful execution of spacecraft validation processes and establishing a dependable framework for integrating and launching thousands of satellites. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping a robust and seamless satellite deployment process.

Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software development experience (non-internship).
- 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
- 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
- Experience mentoring, leading tech teams, or guiding engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Experience in developing automated build and testing frameworks, tools, and services for embedded software or hardware development.

Diversity and Inclusion
Amazon is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Compensation
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company, offering equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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