System Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon is a global technology company that operates the world's largest e-commerce platform and cloud computing service.
$136,100 - $235,200
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For System Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious low Earth orbit satellite broadband network initiative, aimed at delivering fast, reliable internet to customers and communities worldwide. As a System Development Engineer, you'll be a crucial member of the Enterprise Technology team, working on infrastructure critical to Project Kuiper. The role combines DevOps engineering with cloud infrastructure management, focusing on Siemens engineering applications and AWS cloud infrastructure.

You'll be responsible for designing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ensuring system reliability, and driving operational excellence. The position requires expertise in automation, system monitoring, and capacity planning. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with world-class engineers while contributing to a mission that aims to bridge the global digital divide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on a revolutionary space technology project. The role offers competitive compensation ($136,100-$235,200 based on location), comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with some of the best minds in the industry. You'll be part of Amazon's world-class technical team, with opportunities for career growth and skill development in one of the most innovative programs in the space industry.

The position requires U.S. citizenship due to export control requirements and offers the chance to work on complex technical challenges while contributing to a project with global significance. If you're passionate about infrastructure automation, cloud technologies, and want to be part of a team that's literally reaching for the stars, this role at Project Kuiper could be your next career milestone.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Design build and maintain infrastructure as code for hybrid-cloud Siemens engineering applications
  • Monitor system performance, ensuring uptime, scalability, and reliability
  • Analyze infrastructure capacity and forecast future needs
  • Day to day support of existing Siemens applications on AWS and on-premise
  • Automate Siemens deployment and administration of engineering tools
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes

Requirements For System Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Python
Linux
  • Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
  • Experience with Linux/Unix
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to export control requirements

Benefits For System Development Engineer, Project Kuiper

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Total compensation package including equity and sign-on payments

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