Sr. Product Manager Technical, Project Kuiper, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 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 Product Manager Technical will lead the development and delivery of Customer Terminal (CT) cloud APIs and device management systems that enable seamless integration control and updating of Kuiper satellite terminals. This role is critical in creating robust secure and scalable cloudbased interfaces that allow programmatic management of terminal devices while ensuring seamless integration with AWS services and other Kuiper systems.

This PMT will be the single threaded owner (STO) for CT cloud API architecture and device management capabilities responsible for designing and implementing AWS SDKcompatible APIs that enable sophisticated terminal control and management functions. They will drive the development of cloudnative solutions that support terminal lifecycle management software updates and system integration while maintaining security and reliability. The role requires extensive collaboration with CT Software teams DS2 Software Update Framework and various customerfacing application teams to ensure cohesive system integration.

Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will drive technical strategy and implementation of cloud APIs while ensuring robust device management capabilities across the Kuiper network.

Own the development of product vision and feature requirements documents that articulate the technical value proposition and business benefits of CT cloud APIs and device management features.
Design and specify AWS SDKcompatible APIs including comprehensive documentation of operational flows integration patterns and success metrics through detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
Develop thorough technical documentation covering implementation alternatives regulatory requirements dependencies and architectural assumptions for each API feature.
Lead the API feature roadmap development process by gathering requirements from customers regional teams business development teams and solutions architects.
Own the planning and execution of API feature rollouts and device management capabilities ensuring backward compatibility and minimal service disruption.
Drive crossfunctional alignment with adjacent product teams to ensure seamless integration between CT cloud APIs and related systems (CT Software DS2 Software Update Framework and other Kuiper systems).
Manage comprehensive security reviews legal compliance assessments and privacy screenings for all API implementations and device management features.
Support engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle while ensuring adherence to AWS best practices and cloud design patterns.
Create and maintain detailed technical API documentation that enables efficient developer integration and implementation.
Develop clear compelling messaging materials that effectively communicate API capabilities and device management features to customers and distributors.
Lead technical discussions with customers through various channels to explain API functionalities integration patterns and feature roadmap plans.
Demonstrate strong technical acumen in assessing development costs timelines and architectural tradeoffs while maintaining focus on API usability and reliability.

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.


Bachelors degree
Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
Experience managing technical products or online services
Experience in representing and advocating for a variety of critical customers and stakeholders during executivelevel prioritization and planning

Experience working directly with Engineers on cloud service architecture and API development
Demonstrated expertise in system design and cloudnative architecture
Strong track record in roadmap planning and feature prioritization for cloud services
Proven experience in crossfunctional team coordination and stakeholder management
Excellence in technical documentation and verbal communication across technical and business audiences
Understanding of AWS services and cloud development patterns (essential)
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs using AWS SDK
Familiarity with embedded systems and device management protocols (plus)
Experience in API lifecycle management and versioning
Understanding of cloud security and IAM best practices
Knowledge of device management and IoT
Experience with API documentation tools and frameworks

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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.