Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites, aimed at providing high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions team, you'll play a crucial role in developing critical APIs and interfaces linking Kuiper capabilities to major US Government customers including NASA and DoD. This position combines cutting-edge space technology with software development, requiring expertise in system architecture, network operations, and government compliance.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on space safety and sustainability applications while leading teams and developing solutions that operate at scale. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, solving complex technical challenges and ensuring systems meet rigorous government performance standards. The position requires strong technical leadership, communication skills, and the ability to obtain high-level security clearance.
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced software engineers passionate about space technology and interested in contributing to a project with global impact. The role offers competitive compensation ($151,300-$261,500), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in Amazon's growing space division. Located in Redmond, WA, this position includes relocation benefits and requires US citizenship due to the nature of government work.