Systems Engineering Manager

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$150,000 - $250,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Engineering Manager

AWS is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to join their Region Services team, focusing on building and operating AWS regions to enable cloud infrastructure and services. This role offers an opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most complex distributed systems. The position involves leading and developing teams, driving operational excellence, and solving complex technical challenges through innovative cloud computing solutions.

The role is part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, which provides foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations. You'll be responsible for supporting various AWS services including Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps.

As a Systems Engineering Manager, you'll identify operational pain points, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with world-class leaders, manage and develop teams, and ensure operational excellence through automation and tool building. The role requires strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including root cause analysis, service health reporting, and customer relationship management.

AWS values diverse experiences and work-life harmony, offering an inclusive culture where innovation is fueled by bold ideas and fresh perspectives. The company provides extensive opportunities for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career growth, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a significant impact in cloud computing.

The position requires Australian citizenship and security clearance eligibility, reflecting the role's strategic importance. You'll be based in either Sydney or Melbourne, working with a team that's at the forefront of cloud infrastructure development and management.

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Responsibilities For Systems Engineering Manager

  • Identify Builder operational pain points and drive actions to resolve them
  • Hire and develop the best leaders at AWS
  • Drive continual improvement in systems operations through tool building and automation
  • Drive root cause analyses with software development teams
  • Report on service health at executive level
  • Meet with internal and external customers
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Hire, train, and grow new AWS engineers

Requirements For Systems Engineering Manager

Python
Java
Linux
  • 7+ years of relevant hands-on systems engineering and administrative experience in networking, storage, operating systems
  • 3+ years experience as the systems engineering and operations leader operating in a 24x7 environment
  • Demonstrated success building and leading teams
  • Must be an Australian citizen
  • Must be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance

Benefits For Systems Engineering Manager

  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible working culture
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Knowledge-sharing resources

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