Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Kuiper SDN Team

Project Kuiper is an ambitious initiative by Amazon to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites aimed at providing low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide.

As a Sr. Software Dev Engineer on the SDN Team, you'll be at the forefront of developing the core wireless and networking infrastructure for this advanced global telecom service. The role involves solving complex multi-dimensional resource allocation problems at a global scale, designing and implementing the network control plane that will power Kuiper's entire satellite constellation system.

The position offers an unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that combines space and terrestrial networks. You'll be responsible for designing and delivering a modern, flexible, scalable, high-throughput, low-latency network architecture. The system encompasses LEO satellites, customer terminals, gateways, cloud services, and terrestrial network infrastructure connecting to public and private networks.

Key responsibilities include implementing routing and forwarding, traffic engineering, and SDN technologies to deliver best-in-class broadband network services. You'll develop highly-available software driving networking control plane operations on physical and virtual nodes, while also defining and automating processes for software development, testing, and maintenance.

The SDN Agent team, where you'll work, is building the brain that drives the Kuiper Network. Innovation is central to the team's culture, tackling challenging problems presented by a dynamic network at global scale. The team is responsible for ensuring network functionality and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

This role requires strong expertise in networking fundamentals, L2/3/4 technologies, routing and transport protocols, and experience with high availability systems and network architecture. Technologies such as MPLS, Segment Routing, Traffic Engineering, and Mobility are key areas of focus.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technology that will potentially impact millions of users worldwide. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legally admitted refugees/asylees.