Sr. Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

A global technology company building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites for broadband connectivity
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

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 in the Builder Operations and Tools team, you'll be at the forefront of developing critical infrastructure that powers this space-tech revolution.

The role combines cloud architecture expertise with satellite systems development, requiring deep knowledge of AWS services and backend development. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the systems that enable satellite software distribution, deployment, and operations. This includes working with build systems, developer tools, CI/CD infrastructure, and artifact storage services.

This is a unique opportunity to work on technology that will literally reach space while making a real impact on global connectivity. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive healthcare.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership experience, with the ability to mentor others and drive architectural decisions. You'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and able to design flexible solutions that scale. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to a mission that will help connect millions of people to the internet.

Working at Amazon's Project Kuiper means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in satellite technology and global communications. You'll have the opportunity to work with world-class engineers, contribute to groundbreaking technology, and help shape the future of global internet connectivity.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Software architecture and design
  • Develop backend services using AWS stack
  • Manage IAM, Lambdas, cloud-watch, api gateways, S3 storage
  • Expand and improve Embedded build systems
  • Improve AWS pipelines CDK for internal services
  • Monitor and drive operational excellence for production services
  • Maintain strong security mindset

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Python
Go
Linux
  • 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 8+ 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 U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control laws
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS cloud services infrastructure

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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