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.
The Kuiper Devices & Systems (KDS) team manages client and server devices, including physical, virtual, and cloud systems, to ensure compliance, security, and productivity for all internal Kuiper devices. We work in a fast-paced environment where innovation and automation are key to scaling our operations and supporting Kuiper’s mission to connect the unconnected.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Development Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Mobile Device Management (MDM), Client Fleet Management, and Microsoft Intune. In this role, you will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining the systems and tools required to manage and secure a diverse fleet of client devices. You will also play a pivotal role in driving automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
Key job responsibilities
- MDM and Intune Expertise: Develop, deploy, and maintain mobile device management solutions using Intune and other MDM platforms to ensure compliance and security across a global device fleet.
- Client Fleet Management: Implement scalable solutions for managing endpoints, including configuration management, patching, imaging, and reporting.
- Automation: Create and maintain scripts and tools to automate device management tasks and improve operational efficiency.
- Security Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to ensure device configurations comply with internal policies and industry standards (e.g., STIG, NIST).
- Operational Excellence: Monitor and improve the health, performance, and reliability of device management systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Networking, Identity Access Management, and Security, to deliver seamless device experiences.
- Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, design documents, and operational runbooks.
Due to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
A day in the life
The Kuiper Devices & Systems (KDS) team manages a global fleet of devices, ensuring security, compliance, and performance. Daily tasks include monitoring fleet health, addressing incidents, deploying updates, and refining imaging and provisioning workflows. The team manages MDM solutions like Intune, enforces compliance policies, and collaborates with stakeholders to address dependencies. They prioritize security, conduct regular audits, and remediate vulnerabilities to meet standards like FIPS and NIST. Focused on continuous improvement, the team enhances processes, documents workflows, and explores new technologies to optimize device management and user experience.
About the team
The Kuiper Devices & Systems (KDS) team manages client and server devices, including physical, virtual, and cloud systems, to ensure compliance, security, and productivity for all internal Kuiper devices. We work in a fast-paced environment where innovation and automation are key to scaling our operations and supporting Kuiper’s mission to connect the unconnected.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
- Experience automating and configuring systems using the Desired State Configuration (DSC) in a large enterprise environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/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.