Software Dev Engineer II, Software Defined Network Agent, Project Kuiper

A global technology company leading initiatives in e-commerce, cloud computing, and space technology
$129,300 - $223,600
Distributed Systems
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Dev Engineer II, Software Defined Network Agent, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an ambitious Amazon initiative focused on launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide global broadband connectivity. As a Software Dev Engineer II on the SDN Agent team, you'll be at the forefront of developing the brain driving the Kuiper Network. This role combines cutting-edge space technology with advanced networking solutions, requiring expertise in distributed systems and network architecture.

You'll work on designing and implementing the control plane for a complex system comprising LEO satellites, customer terminals, gateways, and cloud services. The position offers unique challenges in solving multi-dimensional resource allocation problems at a global scale, while ensuring high throughput and low latency for unserved and underserved communities worldwide.

The role demands strong software development skills and architecture experience, with opportunities to work on everything from core wireless networking to advanced telecom services. You'll be responsible for building highly available systems, implementing traffic engineering solutions, and ensuring operational excellence across the network.

This is a chance to put code in space while working with a team where innovation is fundamental. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus comprehensive benefits including equity and medical coverage. Join Amazon's Project Kuiper to help build the future of global connectivity.

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Responsibilities For Software Dev Engineer II, Software Defined Network Agent, Project Kuiper

  • Design and deliver modern, flexible, scalable, high throughput, low latency network architecture
  • Implement Routing and Forwarding, Traffic Engineering, and SDN technologies
  • Implement highly-available software for networking control plane operation
  • Define and automate processes for software development, testing, and maintenance
  • Provide operational excellence for control plane services

Requirements For Software Dev Engineer II, Software Defined Network Agent, Project Kuiper

Linux
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Software Dev Engineer II, Software Defined Network Agent, Project Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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