Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites aimed at providing high-speed, low-latency broadband to underserved communities worldwide. As a Software Development Engineer on the Customer Device Services team, you'll play a crucial role in enabling device management and monitoring for end-customers.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop services that will impact millions of customers globally. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating globally available distributed systems using cutting-edge AWS cloud technologies while adhering to best-in-industry software engineering practices.

The role involves close collaboration with device software, satellite, networking, and security engineering teams. You'll be working on cloud services that are fundamental to connecting millions of customers worldwide to the internet through Kuiper's satellite network. This is a chance to be part of a groundbreaking project that combines cloud computing, satellite technology, and global telecommunications.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distributed systems design, cloud architecture, and a track record of building scalable services. You'll be expected to mentor junior engineers and champion engineering excellence while working on complex technical challenges at the intersection of cloud computing and satellite communications.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations, reflecting the strategic nature of the project. The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits and equity opportunities.