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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites providing low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities.
$151,300 - $261,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Space

Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious satellite internet initiative, aiming to bridge the digital divide through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Network Orchestration team, you'll play a crucial role in building the API infrastructure that enables customers to orchestrate their network connectivity through Kuiper's satellite system.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while building cloud-based networking solutions. You'll be part of the core technical team responsible for architecting and implementing the software foundation that will connect underserved communities worldwide to high-speed internet.

Your work will directly impact the project's success by creating reliable, scalable systems that manage satellite network orchestration. You'll collaborate with multiple teams, lead technical initiatives, and help shape the engineering culture while working with AWS cloud infrastructure.

The role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on development, requiring expertise in cloud services, networking, and distributed systems. You'll mentor team members, drive best practices, and build critical infrastructure from the ground up.

Amazon offers competitive compensation ($151,300-$261,500 based on location) and comprehensive benefits. The team values work-life balance and fosters an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. You'll work in Sunnyvale, CA, collaborating with talented engineers on a mission to revolutionize global internet connectivity.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software development experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative solutions that can impact millions of users worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

  • Collaborate and lead initiatives across multiple teams to build networking functions on AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Lead teams, develop code, build CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and monitoring dashboards
  • Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, develop, deploy, and operate infrastructure
  • Develop and mentor junior and new team members
  • Engineer and build reliable cloud services for customer connectivity
  • Work on features that enhance service quality and security

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

Java
Python
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Orchestration

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Learning and development opportunities

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