Amazon

System Development Engineer, Marketplace

Amazon • $129K — $174K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of experience designing or architecting systems
  • 4+ years in systems engineering and administrative roles
  • Bachelor's degree or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • Knowledge of systems engineering basics
  • Programming proficiency in a modern language (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)
  • Current active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain infrastructure-as-code for classified deployments
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines in air-gapped environments
  • Collaborate with service teams to resolve deployment issues
  • Automate operational processes to enhance deployment speed
  • Contribute to readiness for operational launches
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across services and regions
  • Develop AI-powered tools to streamline operational workflows
  • Support mission-critical regional services on an on-call basis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support
Full Job Description
Application deadline: Oct 4, 2026

We are seeking a talented cleared engineer to help enable and expand AWS Marketplace into isolated and government cloud regions. You'll build the tooling, automation, and infrastructure that empower service teams to deploy into new partitions - from infrastructure-as-code and deployment pipelines to regional onboarding automation and operational support tooling. If you thrive at the intersection of software development, systems engineering, and cloud operations in high-security environments, we want to talk.

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join the AWS Marketplace Special Regions Enablement Team (SRET), which owns the infrastructure, automation, and deployment tooling that enables Marketplace services to operate in air-gapped government regions. You'll work across the stack - building CDK constructs, CI/CD pipelines, AI-powered operational tooling, and automation that unblock service teams deploying into classified partitions where standard commercial patterns don't apply.

Key job responsibilities

As a Systems Development Engineer you will:

- Design, build, and maintain infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation) for deploying Marketplace services into classified partitions

- Build and operate CI/CD pipelines tailored to air-gapped and isolated environments

- Partner directly with service teams to unblock their regional deployments and resolve environment-specific issues

- Drive automation that reduces operational toil and improves deployment velocity across regions

- Contribute to operational readiness reviews and region launch activities

- Troubleshoot complex cross-service and cross-region issues, researching root causes and driving resolution

- Leverage and build AI-powered tooling to accelerate operational workflows and improve developer productivity

- Participate in an on-call rotation to support mission-critical regional services

A day in the life

On a typical day you might troubleshoot a deployment pipeline failure in an isolated partition, build new CDK automation for an upcoming region launch, pair with a service team to resolve a region-specific configuration issue, or design a new approach to automate a previously manual onboarding process. You'll operate with high autonomy, own problems end-to-end, and ship solutions that directly impact when and how services go live for government customers.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)

- 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

- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

- Experience in an AWS environment, including VPC, EC2, EBS, S3, SQS, CloudFormation and Lambda

- Experience working with or having knowledge of cloud computing and existing cloud technologies

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

USA, VA, Arlington - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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