Senior Robotics Systems Engineer - Automation & Ops

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Systems Administrator Engineer III to design, operate, and improve the systems and services that power our operations. You will lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with partners across the organization to drive automation and resilience.

The role blends hands-on engineering with project leadership, with responsibilities spanning OS, networking, hardware, and software domains. Expect cross-functional collaboration and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in a STEM field and strong technical background.
• 7+ years of technical program management experience with complex programs.
• Experience owning program strategy, end-to-end delivery, and communicating results.
• Experience managing vendors and contractors, including RFPs and SLAs.
• Ability to travel 75% within the domestic US.
• 5+ years of operations, automation, and process improvement experience.
• 3+ years of team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems and services.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across multiple areas.
• Plan and manage technical projects end to end with milestones and cross-team coordination.
• Develop and maintain automation to scale infrastructure and reduce failures.
• Create and review SOPs, runbooks, and technical documentation with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical program management

Vendor management

Systems engineering

Automation

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in STEM field

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Systems Administrator Engineer III to design, operate, and improve the systems and services that power our operations. You will lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with partners across the organization to drive automation and resilience.

The role blends hands-on engineering with project leadership, with responsibilities spanning OS, networking, hardware, and software domains. Expect cross-functional collaboration and a focus on operational excellence.