System Development Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRedmond Town Center, 7525, 166th Avenue Northeast, Downtown Redmond, Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, United States
About the Mission
Project LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
About the Team
The Infrastructure for Over the Air software delivery Engineering (IOTA) team owns the software delivery to all Kuiper assets, such as satellites and ground stations, and their configurations. The systems we build serve a fundamental role in the successful operation of the satellite constellation; they require mission-critical reliability, uptime, and performance.
About the Role
As a Sys Dev Engineer, you will support a suite of software applications and services designed to update software on the satellite constellation, both on the ground and in orbit. Your work will directly impact our customers through high-impact production operations and issue triaging. This role requires coordination between multiple Development, Product, and Support teams, offering a breadth of impact across various groups.
You will be a detail-oriented problem solver helping to streamline processes and automate them where applicable. Your day-to-day will involve supporting Over-the-Air (OTA) procedures, troubleshooting and diagnosing production software issues, and developing tools, automation, and monitoring solutions. You will perform software maintenance and configuration, implement fixes for internally developed code, and work to improve the operational excellence and readiness of the systems.
Hiring Process & Application
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum due to applicable export control laws and regulations.
Culture & Inclusion
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, please visit the Amazon Jobs accommodations page for more information.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Redmond Town Center, 7525, 166th Avenue Northeast, Downtown Redmond, Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, United States
Redmond, Washington
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupport software delivery and configuration for satellite constellation and ground station assets
- check_circleDevelop automation tools, monitoring solutions, and scripts using Python or Go to streamline operations
- check_circleEnsure quality of code delivered in new releases meets high-performance standards for satellite operations
- check_circlePerform software maintenance, configuration management, and code fixes for internally developed systems
- check_circleCoordinate with Development, Product, and Support teams to triage issues and ensure operational excellence
- check_circleExecute Over-The-Air (OTA) procedures to update software on satellites during manufacturing, ground labs, and in orbit
- check_circleTroubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production software issues and root cause failures
Requirements
- verifiedU.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum
- verified2+ years of systems development experience
- verifiedExperience programming with Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust
- verifiedExperience with Linux/Unix
- verifiedExperience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
- verified1+ years of distributed systems experience
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&Dcheck_circleSupplemental life plans and option for additional coveragecheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Linecheck_circleFlexible Spending AccountsAdoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
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Frequently asked questions about System Development Engineer at Project Leo
What does a System Development Engineer at Project Leo do?expand_more
In this System Development Engineer at Project Leo role, you will support software delivery and configuration for satellite constellation and ground station assets; develop automation tools, monitoring solutions, and scripts using python or go to streamline operations; ensure quality of code delivered in new releases meets high-performance standards for satellite operations; and perform software maintenance, configuration management, and code fixes for internally developed systems.
What are the requirements for this System Development Engineer role?expand_more
Project Leo is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum; 2+ years of systems development experience; Experience programming with Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust; Experience with Linux/Unix; Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure; and 1+ years of distributed systems experience.
Where is the System Development Engineer role at Project Leo located?expand_more
System Development Engineer at Project Leo is based in Redmond Town Center, 7525, 166th Avenue Northeast, Downtown Redmond, Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this System Development Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Project Leo has listed this System Development Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this System Development Engineer role?expand_more
System Development Engineer at Project Leo typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the System Development Engineer role at Project Leo?expand_more
Key skills for System Development Engineer at Project Leo include Python; Go Lang; Ruby; Golang; Java; C++; Rust; and Linux.
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System Development Engineer at Project Leo is part of the it job category on Recrutus.