Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Technology-Low Earth Orbit Satellites

Amazon.com, Inc.•Bellevue, WA

40d•$116,300 - $201,200

About The Position

Amazon's low Earth orbit (Leo) satellite network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected 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. Amazon Leo Productivity Engineering (KPE) is seeking a motivated and autonomous builder to deliver results to our customers. This is a hands-on position where your daily activities will range from strategic planning to new system development to supporting the customers that depend on our services. Deliver consistent, well-defined results in an agile systems development workflow. To succeed in this role, you will deliver reliable, scalable, controlled working environments built on AWS. In this role, you will function as a DevOps Engineer. You will operate and support the team's services, as well as developing automation for upgrades/patching/testing, and enhance observability of the systems. You will work with stakeholders and senior engineers to design and develop custom solutions and integrations between tools and other services in a secure manner. KPE builds and operates the core productivity solutions supporting Kuiper's operations and engagements with business partners. Our services set the example for operational excellence and invisibly scale as the business grows, while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. We innovate on behalf of our customers to automate and simplify their workflows, enabling them to focus on high-value activities.

Requirements

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
Experience with Linux/Unix
Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure

Nice To Haves

Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc.
Experience utilizing AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Kuiper's SAP Infrastructure
Collaborate directly with customers to understand their unique use cases and implement tailored solutions
Implement and improve observability measures across the team's infrastructure
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for all managed systems
Apply DevOps best practices to improve system reliability, scalability, and security
Troubleshoot complex issues across various platforms and services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure improvements with business needs
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in system administration and DevOps
Document processes, configurations, and system architectures
Mentor junior team members in system administration and DevOps practices
Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 system availability and support

Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/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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