Systems Engineering Manager, Region Services

Join AWS's Region Services team as a Systems Engineering Manager, where you'll lead the future of AWS cloud infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with people management, focusing on building and operating some of the world's largest distributed systems. You'll be responsible for shaping how AWS designs, builds, and operates AWS regions, enabling cloud infrastructure and services across all customer segments.

As a leader, you'll drive innovation while fostering a culture of excellence, managing high-performing teams, and tackling complex technical challenges. The position requires strong technical expertise in systems engineering, with a focus on operational excellence and service improvement. You'll be working within AWS Utility Computing (UC), which provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations.

The role demands a balance of technical acumen and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for incident management, system optimization, and team development. You'll collaborate with software development teams, drive automation initiatives, and establish operational standards. This position offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative environment, supported by a culture that values work-life harmony and inclusive team dynamics.

Key aspects include managing 24x7 operations, implementing security solutions, and working with cross-functional teams. The position requires Australian citizenship and security clearance eligibility, offering the flexibility to be based in either Sydney or Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced systems engineers looking to step into a leadership role while remaining technically engaged in cutting-edge cloud technologies.