Network Development Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Network Infrastructure

Job Description

As a Senior Network Development Engineer at Project Kuiper, you will drive the operational strategy and excellence of Kuiper's global network infrastructure, ensuring fast and reliable internet delivery to customers worldwide.

Requirements

• 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
• 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and ongoing maintenance of complex network solutions in manufacturing and lab environments
• Drive operational excellence programs across multiple sites and network domains
• Lead incident management for highest severity network events
• Establish best practices for network operations across global facilities
• Create and own operational readiness programs for new site deployments
• Lead root cause analysis for complex, multi-system operational issues
• Develop and execute operational improvement roadmaps
• Build and lead programs for team training and skill development
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical network operational issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability for mission-critical operations

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)