Software Development Engineer, Simulation Foundations

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). As a Software Development Engineer on the Simulation Foundations team, you'll be at the forefront of bringing fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide.

The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating globally available distributed systems that enable Kuiper to operate within realistic virtual environments at scale. You'll work with cutting-edge AWS technologies and apply best-in-industry software engineering practices to build critical infrastructure that supports the simulation of software on Kuiper devices, including satellites, ground gateways, and customer terminals.

Your work will directly impact the development of low-latency, highly scalable architecture that's essential for delivering high-quality internet service to customers globally. The team is responsible for building cloud systems and APIs that facilitate constellation-wide simulations, enabling crucial experimentation that informs business decisions and ensures the quality of software deployed to hardware.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. You'll be joining a team that's tackling complex technical challenges while working toward a mission that could transform global connectivity.

The role requires strong technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud services, and software development, with opportunities to mentor others and shape the technical direction of critical systems. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees/asylees.

Join Project Kuiper to be part of a team that's building the future of global communications while working with the latest technologies and solving complex engineering challenges at unprecedented scale.