Systems Development Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Technology

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global broadband access through a constellation of 3,000+ low Earth orbit satellites. As a Systems Development Engineer in the Kuiper Enterprise Technology team, you'll be at the forefront of building the software, services, and infrastructure that power this groundbreaking program.

The role combines AWS expertise with satellite technology innovation. You'll work in a hybrid environment alongside System Developers, SDEs, and Systems Engineers, focusing on designing and implementing service infrastructure for satellite production. The position requires expertise in AWS services, including EC2, Cloud Development Kit (CDK), CloudFormation, and AppStream.

Key responsibilities include managing cloud infrastructure, building enterprise-grade AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code, architecting solutions on AWS GovCloud, and driving operational excellence through dashboarding and monitoring. You'll be instrumental in automating routine tasks, maintaining architecture documentation, and ensuring seamless network connectivity.

The team embraces Amazon's culture of inclusion, operating under the company's 16 Leadership Principles. You'll join a diverse group with varying experience levels, where knowledge sharing and mentorship are celebrated. The role offers competitive compensation ($116,300-$201,200/year base pay) plus comprehensive benefits.

Note: Due to export control regulations, this position requires U.S. citizenship. The role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission of bringing fast, affordable broadband to underserved communities worldwide while working with cutting-edge cloud and satellite technologies.