Software Dev Engineer II Software Defined Network Agent Project Kuiper
Software Dev Engineer II Software Defined Network Agent Project Kuiper
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06-04-2025
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$ 129300 - 223600
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-04-2025
Job Description
Job Summary
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Key job responsibilities
Do you want to put code in space 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 multidimentional resource allocation problem at global scale Project Kuipers SDN team will design implement and operate Kuipers 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 bestinclass broadband network services for our customers
Implement highlyavailable 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 finetune 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 problems presented by a dynamic network at global scale. It is our responsibility to ensure that the network works and our customer has a oneofakind 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.
3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Key job responsibilities
Do you want to put code in space 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 multidimentional resource allocation problem at global scale Project Kuipers SDN team will design implement and operate Kuipers 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 bestinclass broadband network services for our customers
Implement highlyavailable 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 finetune 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 problems presented by a dynamic network at global scale. It is our responsibility to ensure that the network works and our customer has a oneofakind 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.
3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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