Sr. System Development Engineer, Infrastructure, Kuiper Enterprise Technology

Job description

Description
Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network.

Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world.

Hundreds of millions of people on Earth lack reliable internet access.

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.

As a System Development Engineer within Kuiper’s enterprise technology team, you will design and implement automation solutions that enable Kuiper's core infrastructure scaling across global manufacturing, launch, and operations facilities.

You'll work at the intersection of infrastructure engineering and software development, creating tools and platforms that enhance deployment efficiency, reliability, and monitoring capabilities.

Export Control: This position requires selected candidates to be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature
of the work and/or where it will be performed.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and develop automation solutions for Windows and Linux infrastructure deployment and management
- Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure-as-code implementations
- Build internal tools and platforms to streamline infrastructure operations
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities for critical systems
- Develop network infrastructure automation solutions
- Create and maintain technical documentation for all automation solutions
- Lead system reliability improvements through automated testing and validation
- Collaborate with System Engineers to implement robust, repeatable deployment systems
- Manage technical changes across multiple environments using version control and change management best practices

A day in the life
- Collaborate with TPMs, PM-Ts, and System Engineers to identify automation opportunities
- Write and review code for infrastructure automation tools
- Debug and optimize existing automation solutions
- Participate in technical design reviews for new infrastructure deployments
- Monitor and improve the performance of automation systems
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements for new automation features
- Contribute to post-mortem analyses and implement systematic improvements
- Mentor team members on automation best practices and coding standards

About the team
You will be joining a team that is responsible for delivering critical enterprise infrastructure that enables Kuiper's business across manufacturing, launch, and operations.

We operate with a builder mindset, focusing on frugality with leverage through automation and AI.

Our team works closely with manufacturing, launch operations, and security partners to ensure infrastructure readiness for Kuiper's ambitious scaling plans.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Software development experience
- Expert-level experience with Python programming
- Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Proficiency in both Windows and Linux environments
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development methodologies
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and automation
- Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with manufacturing or industrial environments
- Knowledge of IoT infrastructure and edge computing
- AWS or Azure cloud platform experience
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Background in multi-site operations and global infrastructure
- Experience with monitoring tools and observability platforms
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
- Experience with machine learning or AI integration into infrastructure automation
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Track record of mentoring and leading technical initiatives

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/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.

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