Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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.

The Enterprise Technology team is seeking a Network Development Engineer. . We are currently expanding our Networking team and are looking for a proven technology leaders with experience in building from scratch, robust technical understanding and the drive and vision to take Kuiper Network to the next level. The successful candidate for this role will drive automation opportunities to reduce delivery cycle times and to improve quality without impacting network availability. In this role you’ll interface with cross-functional teams including operators, information security, third-party vendors, and multiple IT infrastructure teams. You’ll join a diverse team of systems engineers, software developers, network engineers, and warehouse management systems experts.

Note : this position requires onsite work in Bellevue, Redmond, and Everett WA. This is not a remote position.

Key job responsibilities

-This role combines expertise in networking, wireless technologies, and cloud management to deliver reliable, high-performance wireless connectivity
-Design robust, high-performance wired and wireless networks utilizing industry best practice methodologies to create high density and resilient network, specially large warehouses.
-Optimize network configuration to maximize coverage, capacity, and improved user experience
-Wired and wireless deployments: Lead the implementation of network migration between different vendors from conception to execution, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions into existing infrastructure
-Operational Support: Provide operational/escalation support for wireless networks, including monitoring network performance, analyzing network traffic, and implementing proactive measures to ensure network stability, availability and reliability
-Identify and resolve issues related to co-channel interference, frame error rate, spectrum efficiency, and network congestion
-Respond to and resolve network incidents and work with other IT teams to identify and address root causes of problems
-Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and performance metrics
-Generate regular reports to communicate project status, performance trends, and key insights to stakeholders
-Continuous Learning and Development: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in wireless networking

Physical and Other Requirements:
- Must be willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.
- Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
- The ability to sit in front of computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
- Travel to network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.





A day in the life
As a Network Development Engineer for Kuiper, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the systems that Kuiper's research, development, and design teams rely on to build out our product. You will coordinate with researchers and engineers to build and support the infrastructure they need. You will work with vendors to evaluate, purchase, deploy, and support mission-critical tools. You will customize and integrate third-party software to meet Amazon's needs. You will improve existing infrastructure to ensure it continues to meet Amazon's high bar for operational excellence

About the team
Kuiper Enterprise Technology provides the internal systems, networks, devices, and productivity services that power Project Kuiper. We strive to create an inclusive environment where people dedicated to Kuiper's mission can deliver their best.