Software Dev Engineer, Ground Services

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 Software Development Engineer in the Ground Services team, you'll be at the forefront of developing foundational services that enable Project Kuiper to operate and manage their satellite constellation and ground stations.

You'll work on critical systems including Contact Orchestration, Commanding, File Transfer, and Asteria - the single source of truth for hardware and software versions for satellites. These systems are fundamental to the successful functioning of the satellite constellation and supporting teams, requiring mission-critical reliability, uptime, and performance.

The role offers an unique opportunity to work at the intersection of space technology and software engineering, building systems that will help bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. You'll be part of a team serving consumers, businesses, government agencies, and organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

The position requires strong software development skills with at least 3 years of professional experience. You'll be working with AWS and other Amazon technologies to build highly available services. The role demands expertise in system design, architecture, and a thorough understanding of software development lifecycle processes.

Due to the nature of the project and export control regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and other benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about space technology, distributed systems, and making a global impact through technology. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology while contributing to a mission that aims to bridge the digital divide worldwide.