Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions Team

A global technology company leading initiatives in e-commerce, cloud computing, and space technology
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions Team

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.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions Team

  • Design, build out, and maintain critical APIs and interfaces for US Government customers
  • Develop software services for mission critical space safety and sustainability applications
  • Interface with the Kuiper network team to develop APIs
  • Demonstrate capabilities in simulated test environments
  • Lead internal and vendor teams
  • Ensure systems meet performance, availability, reliability, and security requirements
  • Communicate project health, risks and issues to stakeholders
  • Provide visualizations and documentation across project teams

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions Team

Java
Python
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions Team

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Relocation Benefits
  • Relocation benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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