Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Kuiper SDN Team

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

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their groundbreaking Project Kuiper team. This role involves designing and implementing a high-performance network architecture for a satellite constellation aimed at providing global broadband connectivity. You will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge networking technologies that span both space and terrestrial networks, ensuring a seamless experience for customers. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and driving innovation in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Stock Options

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience required.
• Experience leading design and architecture of systems.
• Mentorship or tech lead experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable network architecture.
• Implement SDN technologies for broadband services.
• Ensure operational excellence for control plane services.

Skills

Software Development

Programming

Design Patterns

Leadership

Networking Fundamentals

Routing Protocols

Traffic Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

JIRA

Job description

Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Kuiper SDN Team

Job ID: 2968908 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job Summary
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
Have you wanted an opportunity to develop the core wireless and networking for an advanced global telecom service spanning both space and terrestrial networks? Have you wondered what it takes to solve a multi-dimentional resource allocation problem at global scale? Project Kuiper's SDN team will design, implement and operate Kuiper's network control plane. This service will enable a high throughput telecom service using a system of LEO satellites, customer terminals, gateways, cloud services, and terrestrial network infrastructure that connect into public and private networks. For this role, you will:
• Take responsibility for designing and delivering a modern, flexible, scalable, high throughput, low latency network architecture
• Implement Routing and Forwarding, Traffic Engineering, and SDN technologies to deliver the best-in-class broadband network services for our customers
• Implement highly-available software that will drive networking control plane operation on physical and virtual nodes
• Define and automate processes used for software development, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Provide operational excellence for control plane services, to including enabling toolsand definition/refinement of operational processes

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
This is an opportunity to be at the heart of the design, building and operation of a massive satellite constellation and terrestrial network. We interact with the satellite ground control services, the customer engagement systems and monitoring services to constantly fine-tune our network and deliver a high quality service to our customers. You will be responsible to build the best network for our customers.

About the team
The SDN Agent team is building the brain driving the Kuiper Network. Innovation is in our DNA and we tackle the giant problems presented by a dynamic network at global scale. It is our responsibility to ensure that the network works and our customer has a one-of-a-kind experience using our service.

Our team will design, implement and operate the control plane that provides a high throughput telecom service comprised of Low Earth Orbit satellites, customer terminals, gateways, Cloud services and terrestrial network infrastructure that connects into public and private networks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 7+ 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

- 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience with networking fundamentals, L2/3/4 technologies, routing and transport protocols
- Background with high availability, high performance, network design and architecture. Technologies such as MPLS, Segment Routing, Traffic Engineering and Mobility.

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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.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.