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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Amazon Leo... - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,200.0 - $215,300.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Authentication Protocols, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Hardware Security Module, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), OpenSSL, Real-Time Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Network Routers, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Security, Code Testing, Cybercrime, Bare Metal, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnctwv ## About the Role 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 7+ 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 - Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant contributions to system design and architecture of complex systems (including architecture patterns, reliability, scaling, and security considerations) - Deep expertise in secure embedded firmware development for bare-metal or RTOS-based systems, with proven ability to meet real-time, low-power, reliability, and security requirements under hardware resource constraints - Experience with debugging tools such as GDB for testing code on FPGA or prototype chips - Experience with security-aware software design, including threat modeling, security reviews, and vulnerability assessment - Practical knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and tools for embedded systems Preferred Qualifications - Experience in system-level architecture and board-level design - Background working with security-aware bootloaders, secure boot chains, and trusted execution environments - Practical experience using cryptography libraries (mbedTLS, OpenSSL, PKCS11) in secure applications, including key management and secure storage - Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., Common Criteria, NIST guidelines, secure coding standards) - Experience with hardware security modules (HSMs) or trusted platform modules (TPMs) - Familiarity with secure communications protocols and encryption implementations - Knowledge of telecommunications or data communications systems security (routers and switches) - Experience with security certifications or compliance requirements for aerospace/defense systems ## Description We're seeking an experienced embedded software engineer with security experience to architect and develop mission-critical firmware for our satellite systems. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing ASIC firmware including control for RF communication subsystems that enable high-performance satellite links. Your work will span secure ASIC boot operation, low-level register control, RF hardware configuration, algorithms and real-time embedded software that drives our satellite operations. Export Control Requirement: 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. Key job responsibilities * Lead software development for critical modules including ASIC firmware, commanding systems, telemetry processing, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities, implementing security-by-design principles throughout the satellite's operational lifetime * Design and implement robust, security-hardened software and firmware in Linux and real-time operating system (RTOS) environments, ensuring high reliability and security under resource constraints * Drive security architecture for the ASIC and involve in threat modeling by identifying potential vulnerabilities, conducting security reviews, and designing defensive measures to protect satellite systems from cyber threats * Build hardware interfaces by writing software that communicates with devices and electronics using protocols including I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, USB, JTAG, and Ethernet, with appropriate security controls and authentication mechanisms * Collaborate closely with hardware design teams, chip architects, and customers to support secure custom silicon chip and board design, bringing new hardware from concept through secure bring-up, verification, and integration * Champion reliability by following best practices in secure embedded software development, including secure coding standards, code reviews, and security testing to ensure our systems meet the demanding requirements of space operations * Optimize for production by partnering with test engineers to integrate security validation into manufacturing and test environments About the team * Meaningful impact: Your code will operate in space, enabling critical communications and services while protecting vital infrastructure * Technical growth: Work with cutting-edge technology at the intersection of highly sophisticated ASIC/SOC, hardware, software, security, and space systems * Security leadership: Shape security practices and architecture for next-generation satellite systems * Collaborative environment: Partner with world-class hardware engineers, security architects, systems engineers, and domain experts * Innovation culture: We value creative problem-solving and encourage new approaches to complex security and engineering challenges ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Robots Run Wild, Massive Crime Data Leak and AI Replaces Models - David Benson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1849-robots-run-wild-massive-crime-data-leak-and-ai-replaces-models-david-benson) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) ## Related Articles - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)