Payload System Characterization Software Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon's Project Kuiper is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join their Payload System Characterization (PSC) team. This role combines DevOps expertise with embedded systems development, focusing on building and maintaining critical tools and automation systems.

As a build system and tooling software engineer, you'll work with a cross-disciplinary team to develop CI/CD pipelines and automation tools that enable large-scale embedded software development. Your responsibilities will include creating and maintaining system analyzer tools, developing automation interfaces, and ensuring smooth integration of various software packages and subsystems.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communications technology, with competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location and experience. You'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of global connectivity through satellite technology.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading the design and architecture of build systems and automation tools
• Developing embedded hooks for protocol stack KPI inspection
• Creating developer-facing interfaces to streamline common tasks
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation and test cases
• Collaborating with teams across the Project Kuiper organization

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in system architecture. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have proper asylum/refugee status.

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, equity compensation, and competitive financial benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in the space technology sector while working with cutting-edge satellite communications systems.