Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer to play a pivotal role in building our next-generation devices. In this position, you will collaborate cross-functionally with customers, system architects, program managers, and hardware engineers to implement a robust multimedia software stack. Your primary responsibilities will involve developing embedded Linux software that covers critical capabilities such as video, display, camera, audio, and graphics processing. As a seasoned expert, you will leverage your strong technical skills to drive innovation, optimize system performance, and deliver reliable solutions. Key job responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain complex embedded software components for a multimedia processing pipeline, in any of the audio, graphics, video, display and camera software stack - Optimize embedded software for real-time performance, efficient memory management, and optimal resource utilization on target hardware platforms - Integrate multimedia software components with hardware-specific drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), middleware, and operating systems - Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless hardware-software co-design and achieve optimal system-level performance - Perform in-depth unit, integration, and system-level testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and robustness of the multimedia software - Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in the multimedia software stack, including performance bottlenecks and edge cases - Create and actively participate in design reviews, code reviews, and retrospective meetings to continuously improve the development process and share knowledge - Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and industry standards in embedded multimedia software development, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation - Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering their growth and development - Take a leading role in defining the technical roadmap and architecture of the multimedia software stack Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 5+ 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 Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.