Systems Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing.
$116,300 - $201,200
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces

Amazon WorkSpaces, part of AWS Solutions, is revolutionizing desktop computing with their managed cloud-based desktop service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that's changing how people use computers worldwide. As a Systems Development Engineer II, you'll be instrumental in expanding WorkSpaces-Fleet into new regions and developing next-generation services. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Python, Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation, while managing large-scale distributed systems.

The role combines systems engineering expertise with software development, requiring strong skills in both Windows and Linux environments. You'll be part of a team that values work-life balance, mentorship, and professional growth. AWS's inclusive culture, supported by employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences, makes it an ideal place for diverse talent to thrive.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that supports millions of users worldwide, making direct impact on how businesses operate in the cloud. The role provides unique exposure to Amazon's vast technical ecosystem while working with a team dedicated to innovation and customer success.

If you're passionate about large-scale systems, cloud computing, and want to be part of transforming how businesses operate, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and career growth. Join AWS WorkSpaces team to help shape the future of cloud-based desktop computing while working with some of the most advanced technologies in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces

  • Develop infrastructure-as-code software to stand-up large, distributed services
  • Design fault tolerance and disaster recovery solutions
  • Troubleshoot OS Internals for Windows and Linux
  • Manage life cycle of different applications on end user devices
  • Network/DNS configuration and troubleshooting
  • Manage large scale infrastructure using SSM/Ansible/Chef/Puppet for patching

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces

Python
Linux
  • BS in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years of industry experience managing large scale software application products
  • 5 years of experience in managing heterogenous environment with Windows & Linux
  • 5 years of systems debugging skills and incident management response skills
  • 5 years of scripting experience using PowerShell, Shell Scripting and Python
  • 5 years of experience managing end users in large scale IT environment
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Expertise with step functions, lambda, EC2 compute, EBS, AWS VPC, Cloud Watch, SSM

Benefits For Systems Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Equity
  • Work-life balance with flexible working hours
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation

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