Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Trust Services

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their team focused on building secure software for satellite communications. This role is pivotal in developing systems that ensure confidentiality and security for customers using advanced technologies like public key infrastructure and cryptography. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that impact underserved communities globally, all while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values work-life harmony and continuous career growth, where your contributions will help shape the future of broadband connectivity.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Training and career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience with design and architecture skills.
• Knowledge of public key infrastructure and secure device provisioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for secure communications and authentication.
• Drive the development of mission-critical security systems.

Skills

Software Development

Design Patterns

Public Key Infrastructure

Cryptography

Programming Languages (Rust, C++, Java)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

HSMs (Hardware Security Modules)

SecureBoot

Key Management

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Trust Services

Job ID: 2951922 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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

THE ROLE
Have you wanted an opportunity to develop software for an advanced satellite broadband telecom service? In this role, you will build software for secure communications and strong authentication, enabling the confidentiality for our customers and security for our constellation. Our team drives the development, deployment, and operation of mission-critical security systems for the Kuiper constellation and customer terminals. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer interested in building services around public key infrastructure, certificate management, and identity management for Project Kuiper.

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.

About the team
What We Do
Kuiper Trust Services owns the creation and operation of services to protect customer data and Kuiper devices. Candidates for this role must have an interest in at least one of the following: PKI (public key infrastructure), HSMs (Hardware Security Modules), SecureBoot, Encryption, Cryptography, Key Management, or Secure Device Provisioning.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

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
- 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.

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
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure, Firmware Signing, Secure Provisioning, Device Identity, Key Management, and Builder Tools
- Experience in Rust, C++, or Java

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 this link for more information.

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 this link.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.