Principal Product Manager Technical, Global Network Transport Services

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.

Our team owns the network transit services and related network capabilities that unlock customer value across all Kuiper verticals (Government Consumer Enterprise). This includes services like public internet access private cloud connectivity on-premises customer links and layer 2 transit. The team partners closely with Kuipers business units to identify high-value connectivity needs and develop innovative network services to meet customer needs.

Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for driving the technical vision and roadmap for Kuipers network transport services. This includes:

* Defining the core network transport services and APIs that will power connectivity for all Kuiper customers
* Working closely with engineering to design and deliver highly scalable reliable and performant network capabilities
* Ensuring tight alignment between the network services and the needs of Kuipers vertical business units
* Identifying opportunities to create unique high-value network services that drive adoption and usage of the Kuiper network
* Partnering with other Amazon teams like AWS to unlock synergies and deliver seamless networking experiences for customers
* Defining the operational model and key performance metrics for the global network transport services

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in networking and distributed systems as well as experience driving the strategy and execution of complex infrastructure products. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels are also essential.

This is a unique zero-to-one opportunity to build the foundational network services and APIs that will unlock transformative value across Kuipers government consumer and enterprise verticals. If youre passionate about the potential of space technology to transform the world we want to hear from you.


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
You will work directly with customers engineering teams and operational stakeholders to define Kuiper service offerings via expertly crafted working backwards business requirements documents which will be translated into product and engineering deliverables.

- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 3 years of experience in networking technologies distributed systems and cloud architecture

- Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product
- Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders
- Passion for space technology and a strong interest in shaping the future of global satellite-based connectivity

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279900/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.