Application deadline: Nov 15, 2026
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative Systems Development Engineer to build and automate infrastructure systems supporting AWS's global region expansion. You will develop scalable solutions that accelerate and improve the reliability of new AWS region launches worldwide.
You will work closely with Technical Program Managers, Service Teams, Infrastructure, Networking, and Business Development to design and deliver scalable systems for AWS regions. You will collaborate with Product Teams to design solutions that optimize resource utilization and technology implementation. You will assess risks, anticipate issues, overcome technical obstacles, make difficult trade-off decisions, and balance business needs and technical constraints.
Successful candidates will have a strong background in object-oriented languages, automation tooling, and agentic generative AI. You will have proven experience designing and implementing distributed systems at scale. You should be passionate about delivering great customer experiences and researching and developing new AI-driven region build methodologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 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
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
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