Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious satellite internet initiative, aiming to bridge the digital divide through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Software Development Engineer in the Network Orchestration team, you'll play a crucial role in building APIs that enable customers to orchestrate networking resources connecting Kuiper's network to external networks.

The position offers an exciting leadership opportunity to architect and build software from the ground up while shaping the team's engineering culture. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that will provide internet connectivity to underserved communities worldwide through cutting-edge satellite technology.

Your day-to-day work will involve designing networking features with various stakeholders, implementing and testing them in prototype/production environments, and ensuring the highest quality delivery. You'll write code, debug, and create innovative solutions while operating service fleets and handling customer issues to provide the best possible experience.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, and software development. You'll collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and build reliable, scalable systems that will form the backbone of Kuiper's satellite network.

Amazon offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $129,300 to $223,600 depending on location, plus equity and benefits. The company strongly values work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and an inclusive culture that embraces diversity through various initiatives like CORE and AmazeCon conferences.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project that combines space technology with cloud computing, while making a significant impact on global internet accessibility. The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations.