Sr. System Development Engineer, Storage Systems Team

AWS is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing with continuous innovation.
$136,100 - $235,200
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Sr. System Development Engineer, Storage Systems Team

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon's cloud computing operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. This senior role within the Hardware Engineering Storage Systems team offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing technology. You'll be working on critical storage server designs that power AWS services used by over a million customers worldwide.

As a Sr. System Development Engineer, you'll lead the development of AWS storage servers and devices, focusing on software test development, integration, and system debugging for production hosts. The role combines deep technical expertise in Linux systems, storage subsystems, and device drivers with leadership responsibilities across multiple teams and organizations.

The position offers significant impact potential, working directly on infrastructure that powers one of the world's largest cloud platforms. You'll collaborate with engineers across AWS to build next-generation storage servers, with direct influence on the company's bottom line. The role requires expertise in Linux/Unix environments, modern programming languages, and system-level software development at scale.

AWS values diversity of experience and maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. The company offers comprehensive benefits, emphasizes work-life harmony, and provides extensive opportunities for career growth through mentorship and knowledge-sharing. You'll be part of a growing, fast-paced team where you'll have ownership of your work and see direct product improvements based on your contributions.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work at the intersection of hardware and software, solving complex problems at scale while contributing to the continued growth of AWS's cloud infrastructure.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. System Development Engineer, Storage Systems Team

  • Lead Hardware Engineering System Development effort
  • Define and build software and enabling tools
  • Work with internal teams to ensure storage hardware meets functionality requirements
  • Build and deploy pipelines for rapid code deployment
  • Build monitoring tools and metrics for hardware
  • Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues
  • Collaborate with EC2, EBS, and S3 teams

Requirements For Sr. System Development Engineer, Storage Systems Team

Linux
Python
Java
Go
  • 5+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment
  • 5+ years of programming with modern languages (C++, Java, Python, Golang, etc.)
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of systems design and architecture experience
  • 5+ years of Linux Storage experience
  • Strong understanding of OS internals and storage subsystems
  • Experience with building and troubleshooting device drivers for Linux on ARM and x86
  • Experience debugging Linux boot and runtime problems

Benefits For Sr. System Development Engineer, Storage Systems Team

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Work-life harmony

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