Software Development Engineer - Systems Performance, Kuiper Ground Software & Analytics
Software Development Engineer - Systems Performance, Kuiper Ground Software & Analytics
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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. We are looking for a Software Development Engineer focused on Systems Performance to help us scale this this service globally.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and deploy stateoftheart antenna calibration algorithms and then efficiently optimize their performance
Develop systemlevel simulations (and supporting scaled infrastructure on AWS) to enable highvelocity decision making on wideranging technical challenges
Work with applied scientists/engineers on our team to define test and implement machinelearned anomaly detection tools predictive maintenance workflows and automated remediation applications need to support our Monitoring and Remediation System (MARS).
Own the full software development lifecycle including design testing deployment mission integration and operational support for applications you build.
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
In this role as a Software Development Engineer you will design implement optimize and operate systems critical to the uptime and performance of Kuiper ground terminals. Your contributions will have a direct impact on customers around the world.
About the team
The Kuiper Ground Software & Analytics team is responsible for:
Design development deployment and support of a tier1 Monitoring and Remediation System (MARS) needed to maintain high availability of hundreds of ground terminals deployed around the world.
Ground systems integration/test (I&T) automation
Ground terminal configuration provisioning and acceptance automation
Systems analyses
Algorithm development (pointing/tracking/calibration/monitoring)
Software interface definition for supplierprovided hardware and development of software test automation
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
Experience with distributed systems including a mix of hardware/software troubleshooting
Experience defining building and monitoring data pipelines/platforms on AWS
Experience with signal processing/data analysis/data visualization in Python/Spark
Experience with statistical estimation supervised learning methodologies and anomaly detection
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 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.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and deploy stateoftheart antenna calibration algorithms and then efficiently optimize their performance
Develop systemlevel simulations (and supporting scaled infrastructure on AWS) to enable highvelocity decision making on wideranging technical challenges
Work with applied scientists/engineers on our team to define test and implement machinelearned anomaly detection tools predictive maintenance workflows and automated remediation applications need to support our Monitoring and Remediation System (MARS).
Own the full software development lifecycle including design testing deployment mission integration and operational support for applications you build.
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
In this role as a Software Development Engineer you will design implement optimize and operate systems critical to the uptime and performance of Kuiper ground terminals. Your contributions will have a direct impact on customers around the world.
About the team
The Kuiper Ground Software & Analytics team is responsible for:
Design development deployment and support of a tier1 Monitoring and Remediation System (MARS) needed to maintain high availability of hundreds of ground terminals deployed around the world.
Ground systems integration/test (I&T) automation
Ground terminal configuration provisioning and acceptance automation
Systems analyses
Algorithm development (pointing/tracking/calibration/monitoring)
Software interface definition for supplierprovided hardware and development of software test automation
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
Experience with distributed systems including a mix of hardware/software troubleshooting
Experience defining building and monitoring data pipelines/platforms on AWS
Experience with signal processing/data analysis/data visualization in Python/Spark
Experience with statistical estimation supervised learning methodologies and anomaly detection
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 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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