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 critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control.

As a Sr. Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Flight Software team, you'll be at the forefront of space-based systems design, developing highly reliable and power-efficient software for satellite avionics. The role involves writing embedded software in languages like Rust, C, and C++, creating device drivers, and working on system applications for various satellite systems.

The position requires strong expertise in embedded systems and a security-first mindset. You'll collaborate closely with hardware teams for board bring-up and integration testing, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to other team members. The role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while helping to bridge the digital divide by bringing internet access to underserved communities worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers passionate about space technology and embedded systems who want to make a global impact. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, or admitted as refugees/asylees.