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Senior Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon is a global technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Senior Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an ambitious Amazon initiative focused on launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Senior Software Dev Engineer in this role, you'll be part of the Hardware Validation Team within the Electrical Engineering Team, working on critical software systems for satellite testing and validation.

Your primary responsibility will be developing and architecting software solutions for automating hardware test systems, ensuring that satellite components meet space-worthy standards. You'll build robust infrastructure for test case execution, implement CI/CD pipelines, and create systems for automated data collection and analysis. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to gather and document requirements, while supporting both manufacturing and new product development efforts.

The position offers an unique opportunity to solve unprecedented challenges in space-based systems design. You'll work with a diverse team of engineers, leveraging AWS resources and tools to accelerate development. The role requires strong technical leadership, as you'll be mentoring others and making key architectural decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers who are passionate about space technology and want to make a significant impact on a project that will eventually serve millions of people. The role offers competitive compensation, including equity and comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of software and space systems.

Note: Due to export control laws, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or have refugee/asylum status.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Architect and build software to automate hardware test systems
  • Develop software infrastructure to support test case execution
  • Architect and build automation to support development (CI/CD)
  • Align with various stakeholders on software requirements
  • Document software requirements from users
  • Support manufacturing as well as new product development
  • Enable automated data collection, data analysis
  • Deliver end-user documents
  • Own and execute software quality and release process

Requirements For Senior Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper

Python
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience programming in Python

Benefits For Senior Software Dev Engineer, Project Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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