We are seeking a passionate and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll deploy infrastructure, develop automation tools, and manage large-scale environments supporting data center operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong Windows Server administration background (Linux experience also valued), hands-on experience with physical data center infrastructure, and proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash). Experience with AWS cloud services and hybrid infrastructure environments is highly desired. Strong communication skills, project management aptitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders are essential to success in this role. We value candidates who solve complex technical challenges through root cause analysis, can manage multiple concurrent projects, and clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences. You'll make an impact by deploying and managing critical infrastructure, developing automation tools and solutions for large-scale environments, supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure, and driving security and reliability improvements across the fleet.
You will be working in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. You must be flexible and adapt well to a wide range of tasks and technologies. This role involves participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation and occasional travel (approximately 25%, valid passport required).
At Amazon, it is expected that your technical knowledge demonstrates both depth and breadth. Leveraging the strengths of individual team members as peers and delegating tasks appropriately within the group for long-term projects will all be critical tasks for this role. If you are passionate about technology, excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and driven to solve complex problems, we would love to hear from you.
You are expected to be onsite at a minimum five days a week.
Key job responsibilities
- Technical Infrastructure: Deploy, manage, and support large scale Windows environments across physical data center infrastructure, including servers, switches, networking components, and virtualization platforms
- Data Center Operations: Oversee data center construction initiatives, manage rack deployment and configuration, and support infrastructure refresh projects replacing end of life systems
- Automation & Tool Development: Design and develop automation tools and scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Bash to streamline deployment processes, improve operational efficiency, and support infrastructure management at scale
- Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Leverage AWS cloud services to support hybrid infrastructure environments, bridging physical data center systems with cloud based solutions
- Project Management: Lead multiple concurrent projects focused on infrastructure optimization, security enhancements, and quality of life improvements while coordinating with cross functional stakeholders
- Collaboration & Communication: Partner with internal teams including networking, software, developers, and controls engineers; communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences across global teams
- Security & Compliance: Implement robust security measures, identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure infrastructure meets security best practices throughout system transitions
- Operational Support: Participate in 24/7 on call rotation (primary and secondary, one week rotations) and maintain availability for occasional travel (approximately 25%, valid passport required)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience
- 4+ years of site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration experience
- 2+ years of building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments experience
- Experience in any of the following: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Bash, Shell or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing and developing scripts to automate operational burdens and reviewing scripting changes to ensure they meet the standards for maintainability, scalability and security
- Experience working in 24/7 production environment
- Experience with service-oriented architecture and web services
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP and DNS
- 4+ years of systems engineering 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, WA, Seattle - 104,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
