Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious satellite internet initiative, launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide high-speed broadband to underserved communities worldwide. 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 between Kuiper's network and external networks.

This position offers an exciting leadership opportunity where you'll architect and build software from the ground up while shaping the team's engineering culture. You'll work with cutting-edge satellite technology while developing cloud-based networking solutions that will help bridge the digital divide.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, and distributed systems. You'll collaborate across teams to implement networking functions on AWS, establish development best practices, and build reliable, scalable systems that ensure seamless connectivity for customers.

Team culture emphasizes work-life balance and inclusion. Amazon values diverse perspectives and fosters an environment where team members can grow professionally while maintaining harmony between work and personal life. The flexible working hours support this balance.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to work on revolutionary technology that will impact global connectivity while growing your career at one of the world's most innovative companies.

Key technical aspects include:

• Building and operating cloud-based networking services
• Developing APIs for network resource orchestration
• Implementing security and quality of service features
• Creating CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems
• Mentoring team members and driving engineering excellence

The role requires strong software development skills, system design experience, and the ability to lead technical initiatives while collaborating effectively across teams. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee/asylee status.