Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon; London; On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an engineer for Project Kuiper, focusing on backend system design for satellite deployment. The role involves all software development phases, requiring strong programming skills in languages like TypeScript and Python, alongside AWS expertise. This position offers competitive compensation and reflects Amazon's commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Equity options

Sign-on payments

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in design or architecture of systems.
• Experience programming with at least one language.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of software development.
• Design scalable solutions for software distribution.
• Integrate a wide range of software using the AWS stack.

Skills

TypeScript

Python

GoLang

Rust

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS IAM

AWS Lambdas

AWS CloudWatch

AWS API Gateway

Job description

Job ID: 2921946 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Deployment and Release Engineering team is responsible for release engineering and deployment service. We are looking for an engineer with experience in system design of backend services along with knowledge of AWS cloud services infrastructure such as IAM, Lambdas, Cloud watch, API gateways etc. Proficiency in atleast one of TypeScript/Python/GoLang/Rust is an added advantage.
You will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and deployment to operations. You will disambiguate high level problem statements & unknowns to design flexible solutions. You will participate in integration and improvement of wide range of software using AWS stack. You will partner with low level embedded software systems and design scalable solutions for software distribution and deployment for satellites.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.