System Development Engineer II

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$116,300 - $201,200
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For System Development Engineer II

AWS is seeking experienced Systems Development Engineers to support U.S. Intelligence Community agencies in implementing innovative cloud computing solutions. This role combines software development expertise with systems engineering, focusing on building and automating software development pipelines and workloads. The position requires strong Linux/Unix knowledge and programming skills in modern languages.

The role is part of various critical teams including ADC2S, AWS Cutlass, and Region Services, working to maintain commercial parity in air-gapped regions and streamline AWS build and deployment processes. Engineers will work autonomously while building strong relationships with service team counterparts to resolve complex technical challenges.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering, software development, and system architecture. They must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on geographic location, plus comprehensive benefits and equity opportunities.

This role presents an unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while supporting critical national security infrastructure. The position combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can think at "Amazon scale" to create sustainable, scalable solutions. AWS's culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and work-life harmony, making it an ideal environment for professional growth and impact.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer II

  • Play a significant role in building new systems and solutions
  • Drive an environment of continuous improvement and innovative efficiency
  • Work cross-functionally with other teams to improve operational readiness and availability
  • Anticipate bottlenecks, make trade-offs, and encourage risk-taking
  • Evaluate and recommend new and emerging products and technologies
  • Drive operation excellence in your organization
  • Design, deploy, automate and operate systems
  • Troubleshoot problems with systems and services
  • Regular deployment of new versions of systems and their subcomponents
  • Service monitoring and validation testing

Requirements For System Development Engineer II

Python
Java
Go
Linux
  • 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits For System Development Engineer II

Medical Insurance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities
  • Work-life harmony focus

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