Senior System Dev Engineer , Data Center Engineering

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Development Engineer to join the Mechanical Controls team. You will design, deploy, and scale PLC‑based control software on the CODESYS platform for AWS data center infrastructure, delivering reliable, high‑performance control systems.

You will work across software, hardware, and field engineering, developing robust control logic and SOOs, while occasionally traveling on‑site to validate field deployments and provide real‑time support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
• 4+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 4+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 4+ years of systems development in an IT or data center environment experience
• 4+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 5+ years of experience developing, debugging, and maintaining PLC‑based control systems, including experience with the CODESYS platform (Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, or other IEC 61131‑3 languages)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mechanical control systems software on the CODESYS (IEC 61131‑3) PLC platform for AWS data center infrastructure.
• Develop and refine control logic, function blocks, and Sequences of Operations (SOO) to meet performance and reliability requirements across varied site types and equipment vendors.
• Perform triage, root‑cause analysis, and remediation of control system issues.
• Support first‑of‑kind builds — the first field deployment of a newly developed controller component — including occasional on‑site travel to provide real‑time break/fix support.
• Partner with our electrical controls counterparts, Controls Design Engineering, Field Engineering, and other Data Center Engineering teams to develop the next generation of controllers.
• Document control system designs, configurations, and sequences of operation.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of controls development standards and tooling.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to provide escalation support for critical control system issues.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Python

Golang

PowerShell

Ruby

Tools

CODESYS

Job description

Job ID: 10584712 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon’s Data Center Engineering organization, within the Controls Design eXecution (CDX) org, is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer (SysDE) to join our Mechanical Controls development team. In this role, you will design, develop, deploy, and scale control systems software on the CODESYS platform that runs the mechanical infrastructure of AWS data centers — the systems that keep our facilities cool, efficient, and reliable. You will work at the intersection of software development and physical infrastructure, developing the control logic for the newest generation of in-house mechanical controllers. As the controller components you develop go into their first‑of‑kind builds, you will occasionally travel on‑site (approximately 15%) to provide real‑time break/fix support and validate your work in the field.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mechanical control systems software on the CODESYS (IEC 61131‑3) PLC platform for AWS data center infrastructure.
• Develop and refine control logic, function blocks, and Sequences of Operations (SOO) to meet performance and reliability requirements across varied site types and equipment vendors.
• Perform triage, root‑cause analysis, and remediation of control system issues.
• Support first‑of‑kind builds — the first field deployment of a newly developed controller component — including occasional on‑site travel to provide real‑time break/fix support.
• Partner with our electrical controls counterparts, Controls Design Engineering, Field Engineering, and other Data Center Engineering teams to develop the next generation of controllers.
• Document control system designs, configurations, and sequences of operation.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of controls development standards and tooling.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to provide escalation support for critical control system issues.

About the team

• Why AWS — Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
• 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
• 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
• Inclusive Team Culture — Here at AWS, it’s 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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
• Mentorship and Career Growth — We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
• 4+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 4+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 4+ years of systems development in an IT or data center environment experience
• 4+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 5+ years of experience developing, debugging, and maintaining PLC‑based control systems, including experience with the CODESYS platform (Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, or other IEC 61131‑3 languages)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS), industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, EtherCAT), and IPC/PAC/PLC hardware.
• Experience developing control logic for mechanical infrastructure (air handling units, chilled water systems, liquid cooling, pumps, VFDs, or similar).

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

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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