Senior Network Systems Engineer - Global Infra & Automation

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr Systems Development Engineer to design, deploy, and operate networks that power Fulfillment Centers, Last Mile, and PrimeNow services. You will work on in-house networks using open source tools, collaborating with IT support for field readiness, and focusing on secure and cost-effective, scalable network solutions.

The role emphasizes pioneering technical work while maintaining pragmatism, with opportunities to impact millions of customers globally and to mentor others in

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.
• 4+ years of building complex software systems experience.
• 2+ years of computer networking experience or networks protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, L2/L3).
• Experience in managing and troubleshooting networks, automation, and version control tools (DNS, DHCP, TCP).

Responsibilities

• Write code for cross-functional networking projects.
• Decompose complex problems into simple solutions.
• Understand system inter-dependencies and limitations.
• Research and benchmark Amazon technology against industry.
• Contribute intellectual property through patents.
• Mentor colleagues and support career growth of team members.

Skills

Infrastructure automation

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

Software systems

Networking

DNS/DHCP/TCP

Education

PhD or Master’s degree

CCENT/Network+/CCNA certifications

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr Systems Development Engineer to design, deploy, and operate networks that power Fulfillment Centers, Last Mile, and PrimeNow services. You will work on in-house networks using open source tools, collaborating with IT support for field readiness, and focusing on secure and cost-effective, scalable network solutions.

The role emphasizes pioneering technical work while maintaining pragmatism, with opportunities to impact millions of customers globally and to mentor others in