Software Dev Engineer II

Software Dev Engineer IIDuration: 12 Months (With Possibility of Extension/Conversion) Location: Redmond, WA Pay Range: $50 - $55/hr Note: This position will require evening shifts starting at 6 PM with 8-9 hour shifts Candidates must be ready for on-call rotation within 4 weeks of onboarding Key Job Responsibilities:Strong programming/coding skills, preference for Python and Java Design and implement automation solutions Develop monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure reliability and early fault detection Collaborate with other teams to align automation with Kuiper's operational objectives Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, continually enhancing the stability and performance of test processes Contribute to code quality and best practices, providing mentorship to junior engineers Conceptualize and execute a test campaign with functionality and performance. Engage with systems, hardware, and software development engineering teams Troubleshoot deeply: anticipate failures, collect data, analyze log files, compare models to observed behavior, root cause Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis Basic Qualifications:5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills:Coding skills preference for Python Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical Nice to Haves:Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team At least one software programming language Good communication skills Leadership Principles:Learn and Be Curious Bias for Action Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - as applicable