Description

Project 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.

Our team owns the network transit services and related network capabilities that unlock customer value across all Kuiper verticals (Government, Consumer, Enterprise). This includes services like public internet access, private cloud connectivity, on-premises customer links, and layer 2 transit. The team partners closely with Kuiper's business units to identify high-value connectivity needs and develop innovative network services to meet customer needs.

Key job responsibilities

You will be responsible for driving the technical vision and roadmap for Kuiper's network transport services. This includes:

• Defining the core network transport services and APIs that will power connectivity for all Kuiper customers

• Working closely with engineering to design and deliver highly scalable, reliable, and performant network capabilities

• Ensuring tight alignment between the network services and the needs of Kuiper's vertical business units

• Identifying opportunities to create unique, high-value network services that drive adoption and usage of the Kuiper network

• Partnering with other Amazon teams like AWS to unlock synergies and deliver seamless networking experiences for customers

• Defining the operational model and key performance metrics for the global network transport services

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in networking and distributed systems, as well as experience driving the strategy and execution of complex infrastructure products. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels are also essential.

This is a unique "zero-to-one" opportunity to build the foundational network services and APIs that will unlock transformative value across Kuiper's government, consumer, and enterprise verticals. If you're passionate about the potential of space technology to transform the world, we want to hear from you.

Export Control Requirement:

Due 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.

A day in the life

You will work directly with customers, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to define Kuiper service offerings via expertly crafted working backwards, business requirements documents which will be translated into product and engineering deliverables.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience

• 3+ years of experience in networking technologies, distributed systems, and cloud architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product

• Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders

• Passion for space technology and a strong interest in shaping the future of global satellite-based connectivity

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279,900/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.