KGS LLC

Software Development, alexa and amazon devices

DeviceSoftwareEngineer,AmazonLeoGovernment

$144–194k El Segundo, California, United States; Northridge, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Device Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Government at KGS LLC. Skills: Embedded software, Real-time platforms, Satellite systems, Ground systems. Design embedded software. Develop embedded software”

Industry & Context.

Software Development, alexa and amazon devices
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Citizen, On-site work required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years software development experience, 2+ years system design/architecture experience, Experience programming one language

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, 3+ years full SDLC experience, Hands-on Xilinx platforms experience, Hands-on custom silicon development experience, Hands-on cryptography experience, Hands-on secure SDLC practices experience, In-depth Linux kernel internals knowledge

What You'll Do.

Design embedded software

Develop embedded software

Optimize embedded software

Leverage application frameworks

Develop scalable software

Develop modular software

Develop high-performance software

Implement software for data processing

Implement software for device control

Implement software for networking protocols

Integrate software for data processing

Integrate software for device control

Integrate software for networking protocols

Debug hardware-software integration issues

Resolve hardware-software integration issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ensure seamless hardware-software interaction

Ensure system reliability

Mentor junior engineers

Conduct design reviews

Uphold software quality standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Hardware teams; Systems teams; Product teams

Full Job Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality. As an Device Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Leo Government (ALG) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo’s satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of space-based communication systems with minimal legacy constraints. Your work will directly support critical government initiatives, enabling secure and high-performance communication systems for U.S. and allied missions. This role can sit in either Northridge, El Segundo, or Arlington with U.S. relocation benefits offered. On-site work is required 5 days a week. Key job responsibilities • Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms. • Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software. • Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP). • Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. • Collaborate with cross-functiona

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