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Our team vision is to automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Kuiper fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Kuiper satellite Internet customers.\n\nDevelop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment\nWrite system applications for satellite command and file transfer\nWork closely with ground service teams to support satellite operation\n\nExport Control Requirement:\nDue 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.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience\n2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience\nExperience programming with at least one software programming language\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience\nBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur 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.\n\nOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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. 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