AWS Systems Engineer: Scale, Linux & Distributed Systems

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Seattle, WA seeks a highly skilled engineer to work on large-scale distributed systems, engaging with major customers and driving technical excellence.

The role emphasizes Linux and networking expertise, strong coding in languages like Python/Java, and a requirement to hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Seattle location with AWS infrastructure focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP is required.
• Experience programming in at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust.
• 2+ years designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering.
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Work with Amazon's largest customers to address needs across a full suite of services.
• Dive deep into technical issues and conduct post-mortem discussions to identify root causes.
• Contribute to improving the customer experience across distributed systems.

Skills

Python

Ruby

Golang

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Seattle, WA seeks a highly skilled engineer to work on large-scale distributed systems, engaging with major customers and driving technical excellence.

The role emphasizes Linux and networking expertise, strong coding in languages like Python/Java, and a requirement to hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Seattle location with AWS infrastructure focus.