Sr Software MAC development Engineer
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Project LEO 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.<br/>Come work at Amazon!<br/><br/>As a member of LEO MAC-SW, you will be responsible for delivering embedded FW code running on ground networks on customer terminals and on satellites. Come and join the innovative and unique wireless project LEO. You would be focused on designing, developing and testing complete LEO-MAC FW. You 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.<br/><br/><br/>Key job responsibilities<br/>Design, develop, integrate and bring up Kuiper-MAC FW components/drivers in a real-time embedded environment<br/>Working in a cross-functional environment to define multi-dimensional performance requirements (e.g., MIPs, memory BW)<br/>Make performance and optimization trade-offs to meet end-to-end use case requirement<br/>Build component use-cases/test-cases and debug your code in LEO embedded environment<br/>Profile and execute the code on RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded environment<br/>Contribute in defining services and functionalities delivered by your FW-subsystems<br/>Define, document, test and debug your FW-HW interfaces<br/>Familiarity with SW/FW best practices (e.g., clean architecture, refactoring, …)<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Export Control Requirement:<br/>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.<br/>Internal job description<br/><br/>
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience<br/>- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience<br/>- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience<br/>- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team<br/>- Experience debugging, profiling, and implementing best software engineering practices in large-scale systems<br/>- Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G NR), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, or related broadband wireless standards
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience<br/>- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent<br/>- Experience with MAC or L1 protocol feature development and addressing the throughput performance issues.<br/><br/>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br/><br/>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 Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br/><br/>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 <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br/><br/><p><span style="color: rgb(35, 47, 62)" class="ProseMirror-FontColor">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 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits"><span style="color: rgb(35, 47, 62)" class="ProseMirror-FontColor">https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits</span></a><span style="color: rgb(35, 47, 62)" class="ProseMirror-FontColor">.</span></p><br/><br/>USA, CA, San Diego - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually<br/>USA, WA, Redmond - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually
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