Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Flight Software

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide global broadband access. This senior software engineering role focuses on developing flight software for these satellites, working with embedded systems and various satellite subsystems. The position involves writing critical software for power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. As part of the team, you'll be developing embedded software in languages like Rust, C, and C++, creating device drivers, and working on system applications. The role requires expertise in secure software development and close collaboration with hardware teams. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while helping to bridge the digital divide by bringing affordable internet access to underserved communities worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses. Due to export control requirements, candidates must have appropriate U.S. person status.