Senior Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch Low Earth Orbit satellites for global broadband connectivity
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global internet connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This role sits within the Kuiper Customer Experience team, which is responsible for developing and maintaining critical customer-facing interfaces including the ISP platform, website, mobile apps, and AWS console experience.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing software applications and services for an advanced global telecom service. The position offers an exciting opportunity to build high-performance systems using cutting-edge Amazon and AWS technologies while working alongside teams in Networking, Commerce, Devices, and Security engineering.

The role demands strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including designing and implementing telecom applications, driving customer-facing systems architecture, and ensuring high availability and performance at a global scale. You'll be instrumental in delivering low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to millions of customers worldwide who currently lack reliable internet access.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to work on technology that will make a meaningful impact on underserved communities globally while being part of Amazon's innovative culture.

The position requires 5+ years of professional software development experience, strong system design capabilities, and leadership experience. Due to export control regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee/asylee status. You'll be joining a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and the mission of bringing internet connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Design and implement telecom applications and Services
  • Partner with the Networking, Commerce, Devices, and Security engineering teams
  • Drive customer-facing systems and data architectures
  • Build high-performance systems using Amazon and AWS technologies
  • Develop software for Kuiper ISP platform, website, mobile apps, and AWS console experience

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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