Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon's Project Kuiper launches Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide global broadband connectivity to underserved communities.
$129,300 - $223,600
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper represents Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of bringing high-speed broadband access to underserved communities worldwide.

As a Software Development Engineer on the Customer Engagement Systems team, you'll be instrumental in building the backbone of Kuiper's customer-facing operations. The role combines the excitement of space technology with the complexity of large-scale distributed systems. You'll work on critical components including identity management, subscriber services, billing systems, and analytics platforms that will serve customers globally.

The position requires strong technical expertise in software development and system architecture, with a focus on scalability and reliability. You'll collaborate closely with satellite, networks, and security teams, ensuring seamless integration across the entire Kuiper ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to make a meaningful impact on global connectivity while working with cutting-edge technology.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses. Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and other benefits. The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations.

This is a unique chance to join a groundbreaking project that combines satellite technology, distributed systems, and customer engagement platforms. You'll be part of a team that's not just building software, but creating infrastructure that will connect millions of people to the internet. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges while making a global impact, this role at Project Kuiper could be your next career milestone.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Design and implement communications components, applications and services
  • Partner with Satellite, Networks and Security engineering teams
  • Design components, services, and relevant data models
  • Develop architecture and solutions for customer lifecycle management
  • Manage identity and account management systems
  • Handle subscriber management services and user provisioning
  • Implement billing and payments systems
  • Develop customer and technical support tools
  • Create offer management tools
  • Build customer metrics and analytics systems

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws
  • Experience with full software development life cycle (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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