Systems Development Engineer, ADC AIML

Are you a systems engineer who thrives on solving complex problems at scale Do you want to define engineering best practices and operational excellence standards that enable multiple teams to build more resilient automated and efficient systems In this role you will design and deliver solutions that combine hardware software systems architecture and process improvements to reduce complexity and eliminate repetitive manual work. You will work autonomously on strategic projects while mentoring others leading design reviews and driving sustainable operations across your organization at Amazon.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and implement technology solutions and architectures that solve complex business or technical problems decomposing difficult challenges into straightforward tasks that can be delivered incrementally by you and your team.
- Lead projects that improve engineering and operations processes across multiple teams setting standards for operational excellence including automation resiliency and sustainable system design.
- Identify points of failure for managed systems develop metrics to monitor performance and service levels and proactively resolve risks and architectural deficiencies before they impact customers.
- Partner with team leaders to develop technical strategy influence prioritization decisions and conduct reviews of architecture design operations and post-incident analysis for your team and related teams.
- Write well-organized maintainable code and build accessible systems that lower costs and reduce complexity while coaching and mentoring engineers throughout your organization to raise the overall engineering bar.

A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing a design proposal from a teammate providing feedback that strengthens resilience and simplifies the architecture. Later you troubleshoot a systemic issue using dashboards and operational tooling you helped build identifying a root cause that eliminates an entire class of risk. You collaborate with engineers from adjacent teams to align on a shared automation initiative then spend focused time writing code for a process improvement that will benefit multiple teams.

About the team
Our team is committed to building reliable scalable systems that power Amazons operations. We value collaboration pragmatism and continuous improvement and we invest in automation and tooling that make our products safer and our engineers more productive. We are focused on reducing operational toil improving system resiliency and enabling teams to innovate faster. If you are excited about making a lasting impact on how systems are designed and operated we would love to hear from you.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

- Bachelors degree
- Experience leading the design automation deployment and support of 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
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

- Experience with distributed systems at scale

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at MD Jessup - 151200.00 - 204600.00 USD annually