Senior Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Robotics Infrastructure Engineering

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

Description The Amazon Robotics Infrastructure Engineering team is looking for a Sr Systems Development Engineer to join our team. We build and operate the network and services that enable Amazon Fulfillment Centers, Middle and Last Mile facilities, including Air hubs, and PrimeNow to deliver packages to Amazon retail customers. From two million square foot automated robotics fulfillment centers to small last-mile delivery stations in emerging markets, these networks are the backbone of Amazon Operations. Hundreds of thousands of associates rely upon these networks at thousands of locations, and are critical to the delivery of shipments to Amazon retail customers.

Description The Amazon Robotics Infrastructure Engineering team is looking for a Sr Systems Development Engineer to join our team. We build and operate the network and services that enable Amazon Fulfillment Centers, Middle and Last Mile facilities, including Air hubs, and PrimeNow to deliver packages to Amazon retail customers. From two million square foot automated robotics fulfillment centers to small last-mile delivery stations in emerging markets, these networks are the backbone of Amazon Operations. Hundreds of thousands of associates rely upon these networks at thousands of locations, and are critical to the delivery of shipments to Amazon retail customers. Our mission is to design, deploy, and enable networks that sets the global standard for performance, availability, security and cost, enabling Fulfillment and Logistic operations to deliver on time, every customer order. We are looking for a Sr Systems Development Engineer to create next-generation network products. The team is focused on creating in-house networks from leveraging open source tools and projects. We partner closely with IT support teams to ensure that simplicity in our product designs translate to operational readiness in the field. Information security rigor is at the core of everything we do. You will tackle complex, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. It is expected that you will be technically pioneering, while at the same time being balanced and pragmatic in your approach. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot and make a positive impact on millions of people.

Key job responsibilities

As a Sr. Systems Development Engineer you will be expected to:

• Write code for our most demanding, cross-functional networking projects.
• Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions.
• Fully and completely comprehend system inter-dependencies and limitations.
• Effectively research and benchmark Amazon technology against other systems in the industry.
• Contribute intellectual property through patents.
• Assist in the career development of others, actively mentoring individuals and the community on advanced technical issues and helping managers guide the career growth of their team members.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that assist you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• 4+ years of building complex software systems experience
• 2+ years of computer networking experience, or experience with Network Protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, L2/L3 technologies
• Experience in managing and troublshooting network, or experience with automation and any version control tools and experience in Network protocols like DNS/DHCP/TCP

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, or Master's degree
• certification in a relevant field (CCENT - Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician, Network+, or CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate)

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.

USA, TX, Austin - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10475708