Systems Development Engineer - Ground Infrastructure, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious low Earth orbit satellite broadband network initiative, designed to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers worldwide. As a Senior Systems Development Engineer on the Ground Infrastructure team, you'll play a crucial role in building and maintaining the systems that enable millions of users to connect globally. The position combines infrastructure automation, operational excellence, and distributed systems engineering to ensure high availability and scalability of Kuiper's ground infrastructure.

The role involves working with cutting-edge space technology while building tools and processes for monitoring, operating, and scaling ground infrastructure. You'll be part of a global team spread across North America, Europe, and Australia, focusing on ensuring Kuiper Ground Infrastructure's constant availability. The work encompasses automation, scripting, operational excellence initiatives, system design, and coordination with engineering teams and external partners.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Amazon's space initiative and work on technology that will help bridge the digital divide. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in large-scale infrastructure automation, modern programming languages, Linux/Unix systems, and CI/CD pipelines. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement, scalability, and operational excellence are key priorities. If you're passionate about space technology, distributed systems, and making a global impact, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of satellite communications.