Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

Job Description

Join the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team to design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground systems, supporting critical government initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 4+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• 3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems
• Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground terminal systems
• Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols
• Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces
• Drive security initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams for system reliability
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold software quality standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)