Sr Systems Dev Engineer, Kuiper ANCHOR

Amazon's Project Kuiper is at the forefront of revolutionary space technology, working to deploy a constellation of low earth orbit satellites that will bring high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide. As a Senior Systems Development Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven team that's making a global impact.

The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership opportunities. You'll be responsible for architecting and automating critical network infrastructure systems that power Kuiper's satellite constellation. This position requires a blend of systems development, operations experience, and software engineering skills, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full technical stack.

Your day-to-day work will involve becoming a subject matter expert across multiple services, using data-driven approaches to optimize systems, and implementing automation solutions that scale. You'll work alongside senior and principal engineers, contributing to both technical solutions and team growth through mentorship and coaching.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,100 to $235,200 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while solving complex technical challenges that directly impact global internet accessibility.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations. You'll be based in Redmond, WA, working with a team of talented engineers in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about systems development, automation, and want to be part of a project that's literally changing the world from space, this role offers the perfect combination of technical challenge and meaningful impact.