Systems Development Engineer, Pyxis ADC

Do you enjoy helping U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve unique technical problems Would you like to do this using the latest cloud technologies while becoming a core part of the largest cloud infrastructure on the planet Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Systems Development Engineer I to own and advance mission-critical services in our Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC).

We are looking for a Systems Development Engineer to work as part of the Amazon Software Builder Experience (ASBX) Pyxis ADC team which owns the foundational services that every Amazon builder depends on to develop deploy and operate software in air-gapped regions. Our team ensures services like Apollo (deployment) Pipelines (continuous delivery) Test on Demand/Hydra (integration testing) AppConfig (feature management) and Multi-Region (resource replication) maintain parity reliability and security across all isolated partitions. Youll help design implement and support resilient high-performance systems that enable thousands of Amazon builders to ship software safely in environments where standard commercial tooling doesnt exist.

Youll be part of a truly innovative team in a fast-paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. This is an opportunity to design build and operate systems on a massive scale and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing. Youll be surrounded by people who are passionate about cloud computing and believe that world-class service is critical to customer success.

The ideal candidate will:

- Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is Work hard. Have fun. Make history. The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun.
- Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. You should have deep experience working with Linux preferably in a large-scale distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate.
- Think Big. You will build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices. You will strive to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.
- Have experience in systems development software engineering or a related field.
- Possess strong technical skills in systems design software development operations automation and process improvement.
- Have experience in designing and implementing resilient scalable and efficient technology solutions.
- Be proficient in at least one programming language and familiar with cloud technologies.
- Have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex issues into manageable components.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
- Have a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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
As a Systems Development Engineer you will:
- Design and deliver technology solutions to solve difficult business problems improving resilience performance and operational efficiency of our systems.
- Work autonomously on components applications and technology solutions that enhance a major portion of our products or applications.
- Help solve ambiguous problems architectural deficiencies or areas where our systems hinder the innovation of other teams.
- Participate in design scoping and prioritization discussions making technical trade-offs and calculating costs of proposed solutions.
- Participate in reviews of architecture design operations and post-incident analysis for your team.
- Troubleshoot difficult problems researching root causes and thoroughly resolving defects.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support mission-critical services.

A day in the life
On a typical day our engineers may dive deep to find the root cause of a customer issue investigate why a metric is trending in the wrong direction or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational processes. As a member of our team you will join a dedicated group of engineers who provide troubleshooting and operations support and innovate to automate operational tasks.

About the team
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.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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.

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.

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.

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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.


- Associates degree or above or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C C# Java Python Golang PowerShell Ruby
- Experience tools for automation (building testing releasing or monitoring)
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language
- Experience on highly concurrent high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems

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