Network Development Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Network Infrastructure

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious low Earth orbit satellite broadband network initiative, designed to bridge the global digital divide by providing fast, reliable internet connectivity worldwide. As a Network Engineer in this role, you'll be at the forefront of implementing and maintaining mission-critical enterprise networks that support manufacturing facilities, research labs, launch sites, and mission operations centers globally.

The position demands a blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic thinking, as you'll be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and security across multiple global locations. Your daily responsibilities will range from reviewing network monitoring alerts and troubleshooting routing issues to coordinating with vendors on WAN circuit installations and mentoring team members on complex network deployments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled network professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to a groundbreaking space technology project. The role requires working from the company's office in Bellevue, WA, with up to 25% travel to various sites. You'll be joining a team that's focused on building and maintaining the infrastructure that will help deliver internet connectivity to underserved communities around the world.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $85,500 to $187,500 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits and potential equity. This is a unique chance to work on cutting-edge technology while making a significant impact on global connectivity. The role requires U.S. citizenship due to export control requirements and offers the opportunity to work with advanced networking technologies while contributing to Amazon's space-based internet initiative.