Network Development Engineer - Ground Infrastructure Operations, Kuiper Ground Infrastructure O[...]

Amazon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sydney is seeking a Network Development Engineer to support the roll-out of fast, affordable broadband through satellite technology. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, designing performance improvement tools, and providing operational support. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of experience with internet routing protocols and in a Linux/Unix environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a mission-driven team focused on closing the digital divide.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with major internet routing protocols.
• 4+ years of experience in a Linux/Unix environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams for new designs and products.
• Design tools to improve performance and availability of infrastructure.
• Drive operational excellence projects for network reliability.
• Provide operational support and incident response.
• Act as SME for ground gateways and backbone connectivity.

Skills

Internet routing protocols

Linux/Unix environment

Job description

Overview

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. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our network, systems & software engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products
• Design and develop tools to measure and improve the performance and availability of the Kuiper Ground Infrastructure
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability
• Provide critical operations support and incident response for the service, while taking part in an on-call rotation
• Network SME for the operations of the Kuiper's ground gateway's and backbone connectivity
• Drive root cause resolution of network events and implement preventive measures

As a Network Development Engineer, you will collaborate with Systems Development Engineers to invent, design and build innovative tools, while defining processes for monitoring, operating, and scaling ground network infrastructure to support millions of users worldwide. You'll utilize and refine the tools you and your team develop, focusing on metrics, scalability, and continuous improvement to automate repetitive tasks, eliminate outages and enable high availability of the ground infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of major internet routing protocols experience

About The Team

The team is comprised of a leader, Systems and Network Development Engineers in North America, Europe and Australia. The overall mission is to ensure Kuiper Ground Infrastructure is always available to serve customers.

Export control

This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.

IDE Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company

Amazon Kuiper Australia Pty Ltd