Peter Sokolov

About Peter Sokolov

Experienced Software Development Engineer, currently contributing to Project Kuiper, where we’re building the internet of the future.Passionate about learning and tackling complex challenges, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build transformative technology that connects and empowers communities worldwide.

Experience

1. Embedded Software Engineer at Project Kuiper

   Amazon

   Nov 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Led a Tiger Team in developing a critical testing framework for a multi-million dollar custom modem SoC, accelerating iterative chip validation and unblocking subsequent tape-outs.• Designed the architecture for the Fault Responder component within a high-stakes FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) system, and implemented the Rust-Capnp serialization/deserialization library for it.• Developed production software for antenna calibration in C++ and contributed to other parts of the RF subsystem in C++ and Rust, including FFI for seamless cross-language functionality.• Integrated the initial implementation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) tests for customer terminals and contributed multiple Python HITL tests for key RF functionality into the CI/CD pipeline.• Conducted testing and debugging of RF subsystems using VSA and VSG to ensure robust performance and interoperability of hardware with the software.• Built the initial Rust-based SSH client for a Vaisala weather station, enabling critical ground site management software.• Proactively developed helper tools to streamline internal client interactions and reduce operator errors, improving team efficiency.