Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch Low Earth Orbit satellites providing high-speed broadband to underserved communities worldwide.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Space

Description For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Project Kuiper, an ambitious Amazon initiative, is revolutionizing global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Software Development Engineer in the Deployment and Release Engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of bringing high-speed broadband to underserved communities worldwide.

The role combines cloud infrastructure expertise with satellite technology, requiring proficiency in AWS services and modern programming languages. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions for software distribution and deployment for satellites, working with services like IAM, Lambda, CloudWatch, and API gateways.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while making a meaningful impact on global connectivity. The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of professional software development experience and strong system design capabilities. You'll work in a collaborative environment, participating in all phases of software development from requirements to operations. This role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations.

Join Amazon's Project Kuiper to be part of a team that's literally reaching for the stars while bringing essential connectivity to communities around the globe. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, social impact, and career growth in one of the most innovative space technology projects today.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

  • Participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and deployment
  • Disambiguate high level problem statements & design flexible solutions
  • Participate in integration and improvement of software using AWS stack
  • Partner with embedded software systems and design scalable solutions for software distribution
  • Work with AWS services like IAM, Lambdas, Cloud watch, API gateways

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

TypeScript
Python
Go
Rust
  • 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, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation available
  • Sign-on payments may be provided
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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