Senior Software Development Engineer , Project Kuiper

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon's Project Kuiper as a Senior Software Development Engineer and take part in an exciting initiative to expand global broadband access through a satellite constellation. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of critical software solutions, contributing to an ambitious team focused on cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate has robust software development experience and a strong track record of leadership in technical design and architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience leading design or architecture of systems.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of services for Project Kuiper.
• Develop software applications and services for a global telecom service.
• Work on building reliable and power-efficient satellite avionics.

Skills

Programming

Design Patterns

Reliability

Scalability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineer , Project Kuiper

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.

Key job responsibilities
Have you wanted an opportunity to develop the software applications and services for an advanced global telecom service? This role is for a Senior Software Development Engineer who will lead the design, architecture and implementation of services required for Kuiper to scale internationally.

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.

A day in the life
Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!

About the team
Our team owns developing the architecture, solutions and roadmap for managing the important business and customer life cycle for global ISP services; for example international expansion, fraud prevention, policy and compliance and datalake to customer metrics and analytics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ 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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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.

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