Sr. Payload System Architect Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software developer to join their innovative Kuiper Payload System Characterization team. In this exciting role, you will design and develop verification mechanisms for cutting-edge wireless technology, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions. Collaborating with a cross-functional team, you'll tackle unique challenges and contribute to the architecture of a groundbreaking project. If you have a passion for software development and a desire to work on impactful technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your skills will make a difference!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience in design or architecture of systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and architecture use cases for Kuiper subsystems.
• Conduct data-flow performance analysis and vet designs.
• Build scalable architecture for verification use cases.

Skills

Software Development

Design Patterns

Reliability Engineering

Scaling Systems

Programming Languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job ID: 2898796 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

As a member of the Kuiper Payload System Characterization team, you will be responsible for designing user and control plane verification mechanisms to characterize ground/satellite gateways, customer terminals, and customer satellites. Come and join the innovative and unique wireless project “Kuiper.” You will be focused on designing and developing the system that will verify various subsystems in Kuiper. You will be a key member of a cross-functional team of innovators, working on unique wireless technology that will enable millions of people to stay connected.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Design and architecture use cases to verify various subsystems in Kuiper.
2. Conduct data-flow performance analysis and vet different designs.
3. Build scalable architecture of verification use cases in both control and user plane to stress Kuiper-System.
4. Specify interface-APIs to both network layer and physical layer for injecting/poking data.

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 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 $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 this link.

Posted: March 19, 2025 (Updated 17 minutes ago)