Application deadline: May 12, 2026

The Analytics ADC team is at the forefront of delivering AWS Analytics cloud services to our customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the latest advancements in data technologies. With a focus on expanding Analytics services across air-gapped cloud regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open-source solutions, we are at the forefront of innovation and speed. Our teams are creatively finding new ways to build massively scalable distributed systems and delivering the next generation of cloud computing with AWS offerings like Athena, LakeFormation, Redshift, OpenSearch, Glue, QuickSight, and Agentic AI services.

We are seeking an Systems Development Engineer II who can think big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible!

A successful Systems Development Engineer II joining the team will be an innovator, building solutions and working closely with Amazon's largest and most demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a suite of Analytics services in air-gapped cloud environments. They will drive the resolution of technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will:

- Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun.

- Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.

- Have strong software and skills. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with systems in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You are comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.

- Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love leading teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air-gapped cloud environments. You have a solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement.

- Think Big. The ideal candidate will work on projects building and deploying solutions across ADC partitions and regions. You will strive build a culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.

A day in the life

As a Systems Development Engineer II in Analytics, you will build innovative solutions, expand services into ADC regions, and improve our operations to provide resiliency and the best experience for our customers. You influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams and make data-driven decisions. You bring in best practices in operational and engineering excellence by actively contributing to ticket resolution and infrastructure improvements. Successful candidates will be expected to show leadership on strong Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify, Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results.

You will develop, build, and operate AWS Agentic AI services that enable customers to optimize their data. Our engineering teams support services running in air gapped regions that are isolated from the public internet creating unique engineering challenges and opportunities for innovation. The Analytics team is responsible for diving deep to resolve operational challenges, innovating to automate operational tasks, build open source solutions for our customers, supporting execution of various security campaigns (blocked software, host patching), and parity programs.

As a Systems Development Engineer II you will:

- Work cross functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues.

- Love to code. Whether its building tools in Java or solving complex system problems in Python, the ideal candidate will love using technology to solve problems. You have a solid understanding of software development methodology and know how to use the right tool for the right job.

- Think Big. The ideal candidate will build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices. You will strive to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience

- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

- Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually