Network Development Engineer - Ground Infrastructure Operations, Kuiper Ground I

OverviewProject Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with our network, systems & software engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and productsDesign and develop tools to measure and improve the performance and availability of the Kuiper Ground InfrastructureDrive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliabilityProvide critical operations support and incident response for the service, while taking part in an on-call rotationNetwork SME for the operations of the Kuiper''s ground gateway''s and backbone connectivityDrive root cause resolution of network events and implement preventive measuresAs a Network Development Engineer, you will collaborate with Systems Development Engineers to invent, design and build innovative tools, while defining processes for monitoring, operating, and scaling ground network infrastructure to support millions of users worldwide. You''ll utilize and refine the tools you and your team develop, focusing on metrics, scalability, and continuous improvement to automate repetitive tasks, eliminate outages and enable high availability of the ground infrastructure.Basic Qualifications4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experiencePreferred Qualifications1+ years of major internet routing protocols experienceAbout The TeamThe team is comprised of a leader, Systems and Network Development Engineers in North America, Europe and Australia. The overall mission is to ensure Kuiper Ground Infrastructure is always available to serve customers.Export controlThis position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.IDE StatementAmazon 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you''re applying in isn''t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.CompanyAmazon Kuiper Australia Pty Ltd #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-15