Security Engineer, Kuiper Security

Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The Kuiper Security team is responsible for ensuring the security of the satellite constellation and protecting customer data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years delivering security software in a production environment
• 3+ years experience delivering distributed software systems in Python, Java, Rust, GoLang or C/C++
• 3+ years experience in delivering for cloud-native environments
• 3+ years experience in delivering software for Linux

Responsibilities

• Establish product-specific security bar, threat models, and security priorities
• Identify design & implementation defects
• Collaborate with business leaders to define security priorities
• Support product leaders by providing strategic direction for security
• Guide teams towards secure-by-default solutions
• Mentor builders to become security advocates & engineers
• Assist Red Teams in security testing priorities
• Investigate emerging security issues and propose preventive mechanisms

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)