Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). As a Systems Development Engineer in the Kuiper Productivity Engineering (KPE) team, you'll play a crucial role in building and maintaining the core infrastructure that supports Kuiper's operations. This position combines strategic planning, hands-on system development, and customer support in a dynamic space technology environment.
The role demands expertise in DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and system administration. You'll be responsible for managing license servers, implementing Infrastructure as Code, developing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system reliability. Working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and AWS services, you'll help design and maintain solutions that scale with Kuiper's growing operations while maintaining strict security and compliance standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled DevOps engineer who wants to contribute to a groundbreaking space technology project. You'll work in a collaborative environment, mentoring junior team members and working across functions to improve infrastructure and processes. The position offers competitive compensation ($116,300-$201,200 based on location) and comprehensive benefits.
As a U.S. citizen (required for federal controlled information access), you'll be part of a team that's literally pushing the boundaries of technology into space while helping bridge the digital divide for underserved communities worldwide. The role combines technical challenges with meaningful impact, making it ideal for someone passionate about both technology and global connectivity.