Software Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
$129,300 - $223,600
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
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3+ years of experience
Space

Description For Software Engineer, Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities:

  • Develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages.
  • Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems.
  • Experience in building SDKs is a huge plus.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Kuiper

  • Develop embedded software in Rust, C, C++, or other modern languages
  • Write device drivers and system applications for the various satellite systems

Requirements For Software Engineer, Kuiper

Rust
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Benefits For Software Engineer, Kuiper

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Financial Benefits

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