Systems Development Engineer

World's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation.
$150,000 - $250,000
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Development Engineer

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon's cloud operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS global infrastructure. This role is crucial in maintaining and expanding the foundation that keeps AWS running worldwide.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll join a diverse team working on mission-critical infrastructure that powers thousands of AWS data centers. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining automation systems that ensure the network's stability and scalability across hundreds of corporate offices and data centers globally.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Developing automation solutions for network operations and deployment
  • Creating self-healing systems to minimize human intervention
  • Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency

The role offers significant growth opportunities through:

  • Mentorship and knowledge-sharing initiatives
  • Exposure to large-scale distributed systems
  • Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies
  • Collaboration with industry experts

AWS values diversity and maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. You'll work in an environment that supports work-life harmony with flexible arrangements. The position offers the chance to shape the future of cloud infrastructure while working with the latest technologies and solving complex challenges at unprecedented scale.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in automation and systems development with strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills. You'll be part of a team that's essential to AWS's continued growth and innovation, ensuring reliable cloud services for customers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer

  • Automate network operations and deployment tasks
  • Design systems management solutions using automation and self-repair
  • Drive technical innovation and efficiency in infrastructure operations
  • Create processes that enhance operational workflow
  • Act as a technical point of escalation & mentor for junior staff
  • Develop appropriate metrics to demonstrate performance improvements
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure problems

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer

Python
Go
Java
Ruby
Rust
Linux
Kubernetes
  • 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
  • Experience with Linux/Unix
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Benefits For Systems Development Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Career development
  • Inclusive workplace

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