Sr. Software Development Engineer - Kuiper Network Services

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to create a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites, aimed at providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to underserved communities worldwide. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in the Kuiper Network Services team, you'll play a crucial role in building the ground-based traffic processing pipelines that connect Kuiper's satellite network to the external world. This position offers a unique opportunity to architect and build software from the ground up while shaping the engineering culture of the team.

You'll be working at the intersection of space technology and cloud computing, leading the development of critical networking infrastructure on AWS. Your responsibilities will span from hands-on coding to mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and a strong background in software development.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for setting best practices for software development processes and driving technical initiatives across multiple teams. You'll be building systems that must maintain high reliability and availability to ensure consistent connectivity for customers worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking project that combines cutting-edge technology with a meaningful mission to bridge the digital divide. You'll work with some of the industry's best engineers while helping to build a service that could potentially impact millions of people who currently lack reliable internet access.

The position offers competitive compensation, including both base salary and equity components, along with comprehensive benefits. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and requires U.S. person status due to export control regulations. If you're passionate about building large-scale distributed systems and want to be part of a mission to revolutionize global internet connectivity, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.