Sr. Software Dev Engineer in Test, Kuiper Anchor

Sr. Software Dev Engineer in Test, Kuiper AnchorJob ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLCWe are looking for Sr. SDET engineers with experience in supporting mission‑critical applications, who are excited about building solutions that enhance automation, stability, and release processes across multiple systems. You will work closely with engineering teams to identify and address common issues, drive solutions, and improve overall release quality and reliability. This role requires hands‑on engagement, troubleshooting, and automation development. You will work within the ANCHOR team, managing release processes and automation to maintain a seamless and efficient pipeline. The team operates an on‑call support rotation, and you will be responsible for maintaining release quality and pipeline health. Your work will directly impact Kuiper’s ability to deliver high‑quality, reliable releases efficiently.Export Control RequirementDue 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.Key job responsibilities1. CI/CD Pipeline Ownership & StabilityOwn the daily build, test, and release pipelines end to endMonitor pipeline health, stability, and performanceDiagnose and resolve pipeline failures (build, test, infra, dependency issues)Reduce flaky tests and nondeterministic failuresImprove pipeline speed, reliability, and signal‑to‑noise ratio2. Release Engineering & Software DeliveryManage software build and release activities across environmentsTrack releases, validate readiness, and enforce quality gatesSupport complex, multi‑stage release processesEnsure releases meet quality, compliance, and reliability standardsPartner with Dev, QA, and Ops during releases and hotfixes3. Test Automation at ScaleDesign, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks (API, integration, system, end‑to‑end)Integrate automated tests seamlessly into CI/CD pipelinesEnsure test coverage aligns with risk, not just code coverageBuild tooling to improve test execution efficiency and observability4. Operational Support & Incident ResponseRespond to pipeline, release, and production‑impacting issuesParticipate in triage, on‑call rotations, and incident resolutionDebug high‑complexity failures across code, infrastructure, and environmentsDrive root cause analysis (RCA) and preventative fixes5. Reliability & Continuous ImprovementCreate automated solutions to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiencyIdentify systemic issues and eliminate manual processesIntroduce metrics, dashboards, and alerts for build/test/release healthChampion best practices in testing, automation, and release management6. Technical Leadership & Collaboration (Senior‑Level Expectation)Influence architecture and design for testability and reliabilityMentor junior engineers on automation and CI/CD practicesPartner closely with DevOps, Platform, and Infrastructure teamsDrive standards and long‑term quality strategyA day in the lifeA Sr. SDET works closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure the reliability and quality of daily builds, automated tests, and release pipelines. They spend much of their time monitoring CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting build and test failures, supporting software releases, and improving test automation and operational tooling. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused, with opportunities to grow toward technical ownership and leadership.On a typical day, you will:Monitor daily builds, automated test runs, and CI/CD pipeline healthInvestigate and resolve build, test, and pipeline failuresSupport software build and release activities across environmentsParticipate in issue triage and help resolve operational or release‑blocking issuesAnalyze failures, identify root causes, and implement fixes to prevent recurrenceDevelop, maintain, and improve automated test solutions integrated into pipelinesWork with developers and DevOps engineers to improve testability, reliability, and release efficiencyContribute to documentation, dashboards, and metrics for build and release trackingAbout the teamThe ANCHOR team (Automated Navigation and Control of Releases) is focused on streamlining and standardizing the release process. This team manages releases for all Payload LRUs, including Ground LRUs, ensuring consistent release quality, pipeline health, and process efficiency. The team’s charter includes creating release automation, documenting changes, tracking versioned releases, and supporting the transition to a common versionset structure as a long‑term strategy. ANCHOR operates autonomously, focused on improving time‑to‑release, automation reliability, and release transparency.Basic Qualifications4+ years of non‑internship professional software development testing experience3+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience3+ years of software QA testing work with writing the test plans, use cases, and issue reports experienceExperience managing programs across cross‑functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedulesExperience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object‑oriented design, or experience programming with at least one software programming languageExperience in penetration testing and exploitability‑focused vulnerability assessmentPreferred Qualifications3+ years of software development and delivery experienceAmazon 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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.Posted: January 14, 2026 (Updated about 2 hours ago)#J-18808-Ljbffr