Kuiper Payload System Characterization Software Engineer

Amazon's Project Kuiper is seeking a talented Build System and Tooling Software Engineer to join their Payload System Characterization (PSC) team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technology while developing critical tools and automation systems.

As a member of this team, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining tools that are essential for the development and testing of Kuiper's satellite payload systems. You'll work with cross-disciplinary teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, develop automation tools, and integrate frameworks that enable large-scale embedded software development.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced developers who want to make an impact in the space technology sector.

Key responsibilities include owning system analyzer tools, creating data manipulation and simulation tools, and implementing developer-facing interfaces to streamline various processes. You'll be working with embedded systems, developing hooks to inspect KPIs in protocol stacks, and automating daily workflows.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of professional software development experience and 2 years of system design experience. You'll need strong programming skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have proper asylum/refugee status.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about space technology, enjoys creating developer tools, and wants to be part of a team that's building the future of satellite communications. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to a project that aims to provide global broadband coverage.