Sr. Software Development Engineer - Kuiper Network Services

Project Kuiper is an ambitious Amazon initiative focused on launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in this role, you'll be at the forefront of building the ground-based traffic processing pipelines that connect Kuiper's satellite network to the external world.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of global connectivity while working on cutting-edge space technology. You'll be part of the core technical team responsible for architecting and building software from the ground up, while also playing a crucial leadership role in driving the engineering culture of the team.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities. You'll be working with state-of-the-art cloud infrastructure on AWS, designing and implementing networking features, and ensuring the highest quality standards in service delivery. Your responsibilities will span the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to implementation, testing, and deployment.

As a senior engineer, you'll have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and collaborate across multiple teams, setting best practices for software development processes. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you'll need to balance technical challenges with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of reliable and secure solutions for our customers.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers who want to make a significant impact on a project that aims to bridge the digital divide globally.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of professional software development experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure. You'll need to be authorized to work in the US due to export control requirements, and you'll be based in the San Francisco Bay Area.