System Development Engineer, Kuiper Simulation

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.

As a Software Engineer in this role, you will design, implement, and operate globally available distributed systems for Kuiper's virtual environments at scale. You'll work with cutting-edge AWS technologies and follow industry-best software engineering practices.

The role involves:

• Building cloud services and APIs for software simulation on Kuiper devices
• Developing low-latency, highly scalable architecture critical for high-quality internet service
• Working with ARM processors, networking protocols, and embedded software
• Creating tools for test execution across virtualized hardware and real hardware-in-the-loop simulations
• Implementing distributed cloud-based services and working with Docker
• Collaborating with device software, frontend, networking, and security teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering excellence

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $89,200 to $185,000 per year based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while making a global impact on internet accessibility.

Note: Due to export control laws, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or legally admitted refugee/asylee.