Application deadline: Jul 14, 2026
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
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable security solutions across thousands of devices in ADC regions, continuously improving processes to handle massive-scale operations
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix production software issues across multiple languages (Python, Java, TypeScript, Bash, Ruby)
- Develop tools, automation, and monitoring solutions to reduce manual toil and improve operational excellence
- Conduct deep-dive troubleshooting and technical post-mortems to identify root causes of complex issues
- Proactively address system variances affecting major services, investigating service inter-dependencies and region-specific configurations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud infrastructure maintenance and drive positive customer experiences
- Design new systems, review code, perform design reviews, and contribute to org-wide initiatives to improve the builder experience
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence
A day in the life
As a System Development Engineer II, you will collaborate with internal service teams to enhance system health, maintainability, and operational efficiency. Your work will involve improving tooling and product builds, ensuring that our systems run smoothly and effectively. You will tackle complex technical challenges faced by our customers, providing scalable solutions to advanced problems.
The primary focus of the team is on the growth and delivery of Security Services in ADC regions. Working in a high-trust environment, you will partner closely with internal service teams to quickly resolve issues through code, driving positive customer experiences. You will work as part of a team ensuring no one is on an island, and you will be empowered to learn new skills and build new products where you see a need for our customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- 2+ 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
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL
- 4+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
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
