Software Development Engineer , Project Kuiper

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

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer for Project Kuiper to design and implement components and services for innovative satellite communications. The role requires strong software development skills, experience in system design, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science and extensive programming experience. Join Amazon to play a key role in delivering high-speed broadband connectivity worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Experience in design or architecture of systems.
• Proficient in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement communications components, applications, and services.
• Partner with engineering teams for satellite and network solutions.
• Maintain components and services of customer engagement systems.

Skills

Software development

Design patterns

Reliability

Scaling

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Development Engineer , Project Kuiper

Job ID: 2997959 | 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.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and Implement Communications Components, Applications and Services
- Partner with the Satellite, Networks and Security engineering teams
- Design components, services, and relevant data models

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
Have you wanted an opportunity to develop the software applications and services for an advanced global communications service? This role is for a Software Development Engineer who will design, build, and maintain components and services of Project Kuiper's Customer Engagement Systems and interact with the core Kuiper Network.

About the team
Our team owns developing the architecture, solutions & roadmap for managing the customer lifecycle for communications services; for example identity and account management, subscriber management services, user provisioning, billing and payments, customer and technical support tools, offer management tools, and customer metrics and analytics.

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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