DescriptionProject 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 RoleHave you wanted an opportunity to develop the software applications and services for an advanced global telecom service? This role of for a Software Development Engineer who will contribute to the design, implementation, and operations of globally available distributed systems geared towards controlling, managing, and monitoring Kuiper’s terrestrial devices. You’ll build systems using the latest AWS technologies, leveraging best-in-industry software engineering practices.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
Design and Implement Distributed Cloud-based Services and APIs
Partner with device software, frontend, networking, and security engineering teams
Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers.
A day in the lifeThis role is for a Software Development Engineer who will build new cloud services and APIs that manage customer devices such as applying software updates, telemetry, and self-healing. You will be building low-latency, highly scalable architecture that are critical to getting high quality internet service to customers.About the teamWe build the cloud systems and APIs for customer device management. Customers devices keep running optimally because of our underlying systems.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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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.
