Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Global Planning

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer for Project Kuiper, aimed at providing global broadband access via a network of satellites. This role involves developing critical software solutions to optimize capacity and demand planning, contributing to a mission that bridges the digital divide.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with various teams to design software systems.
• Design scalable solutions for satellite constellation planning.
• Lead technical roadmap efforts for software services.

Skills

Software development

Design patterns

Reliability

Scaling

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Global Planning

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.

The Kuiper Global Planning team owns designing, implementing, and operating systems that support the planning, management, and optimization of Kuiper network resources worldwide. We are looking for a talented software development engineer to develop a new, high-visibility product for worldwide strategic planning. This product will be instrumental in helping Kuiper execute on its business plans. As one of our valued team members, you will be obsessed with matching our standards for operational excellence with a relentless focus on delivering results.

Key job responsibilities
* Work cross-functionally with product, business development, science and simulations, and various technical teams to design a suitable software systems to fulfill Kuiper’s capacity and demand planning needs.
* Design and deliver modern, flexible, scalable solutions to complex optimization problems for operating and planning satellite constellations
* Lead technical roadmap definition efforts and decide what software services to build.
* Utilize AWS and other Amazon technologies to build high-available software services.
* Provide operational excellence and define/refine operational processes


Export Control Requirements:
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.

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