Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon's Project Kuiper launches low-earth orbit satellites to provide global high-speed broadband internet.
$129,300 - $223,600
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global internet connectivity through a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites. As a Software Development Engineer on the Customer Device Services team, you'll play a crucial role in enabling device management and monitoring for end-customers worldwide. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop services that will impact millions of users globally.

You'll be responsible for designing and implementing globally available distributed systems using cutting-edge AWS cloud technologies while adhering to industry-best software engineering practices. The role involves close collaboration with device software, satellite, networking, and security engineering teams, making it perfect for someone passionate about working at the intersection of cloud services and space technology.

The position requires strong expertise in distributed systems architecture and cloud computing, with at least 3 years of professional software development experience. You'll be working on critical systems that help connect underserved communities worldwide to high-speed, low-latency broadband internet.

This is an exceptional opportunity for engineers who want to make a global impact while working with cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of Amazon's innovative space initiative, helping to build and maintain the services that will power the next generation of global internet connectivity. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on technology that will literally change the world's access to information.

The position is based in Redmond, WA, and requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control requirements. You'll be joining a team that values engineering excellence, mentorship, and innovation, with compensation reflecting the importance and complexity of the role.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

  • Design and implement globally available distributed cloud architectures
  • Partner with device software, satellite, networking, and security engineering teams
  • Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers
  • Design and implement Telecom Components, Applications and Services
  • Design components, services, and relevant data models

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

  • 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, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control requirements

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation available
  • Sign-on payments may be provided
  • Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

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