Published Date: January 12, 2026
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, San Diego, CA
Job Description:
Amazon Leo is seeking a Sr. FPGA Embedded Software Engineer to develop and validate embedded software solutions for its low Earth orbit satellite network, aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity to underserved areas. The role involves collaboration with hardware engineers and requires expertise in FPGA systems and embedded software development.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop embedded software for FPGA platforms
- Create and maintain firmware for various FPGA applications
- Develop and implement hardware/software interfaces
- Debug complex system issues using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Write and maintain technical documentation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on system architecture
- Perform code reviews and implement best practices
- Support system integration and validation testing
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering
- 8+ years in embedded software development
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Strong experience with FPGA development tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus)
- Knowledge of hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog)
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe)
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Skills:
- Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, TCL
- Hardware Description Languages: VHDL, Verilog
- FPGA Tools: Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus
- Debug Tools: Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes
- Version Control: Git
- Documentation: Doxygen, Technical Writing
