Sr. Software Dev 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 Senior Software Development Engineer on the Simulation Foundations team, you'll play a crucial role in building the systems that enable Kuiper to operate within virtual environments at scale. This position combines distributed systems expertise with satellite communications technology, offering a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology.

You'll be responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based services and APIs that facilitate the simulation of software on Kuiper devices, including satellites, ground gateways, and customer terminals. The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, embedded software, and networking protocols. You'll work with the latest AWS technologies while following industry-best software engineering practices.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses. You'll be part of a team that's building the infrastructure to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide.

This role requires strong leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring junior engineers and partnering with various engineering teams. You'll need expertise in Linux, RTOS, and embedded systems, along with experience in networking protocols and distributed systems architecture. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or admitted refugees/asylees.

Join Project Kuiper to work on technology that will help bridge the digital divide and make a significant impact on global internet accessibility. You'll be at the forefront of space technology while working with Amazon's world-class engineering teams and resources.