The Firmware Engineer role at Amazon's Project Kuiper focuses on designing, developing, and validating embedded software for satellite and ground test hardware. The position involves working at the hardware/software boundary, collaborating with various teams to ensure reliable systems at scale. The engineer will be responsible for firmware related to RF and digital subsystems, from initial board bring-up to production testing. This role is crucial for delivering high-speed broadband to underserved communities globally.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments
• Experience with common hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and Ethernet
• Experience debugging embedded systems using lab equipment like JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Experience with Yocto/BitBake or other embedded Linux build systems
• Experience with FPGA/SoC platforms such as Xilinx Versal/Zynq or similar
• Experience with RF systems, phased arrays, or radio/modem firmware
• Experience with manufacturing or hardware validation test environments
• Familiarity with secure boot, firmware signing, and OTA update mechanisms

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ and Rust for ARM-based SoCs and FPGA-based platforms
• Develop device drivers, board support packages, and hardware abstraction layers for peripherals
• Bring up new hardware by validating schematics and debugging board-level issues
• Build and maintain firmware update, telemetry, and diagnostics capabilities
• Write unit and hardware-in-the-loop tests and integrate firmware into CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, systems, and manufacturing test teams to root-cause cross-domain issues
• Contribute to design reviews, documentation, and operational excellence practices

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.