Senior Systems Development Engineer - Networking & Automation

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable networking solutions for Fulfillment Centers and logistics hubs. You will drive cross-functional projects, decompose complex problems, and benchmark technologies while mentoring teammates and influencing roadmaps.

The role emphasizes automation, Linux expertise, and modern programming languages, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, secure networks at scale across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Write code for cross-functional networking projects.
• Decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions.
• Understand system inter-connections and limitations.
• Research and benchmark Amazon technology against industry.
• Contribute intellectual property through patents.
• Mentor others and support career growth within the team.

Skills

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

C++

Java

Python

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable networking solutions for Fulfillment Centers and logistics hubs. You will drive cross-functional projects, decompose complex problems, and benchmark technologies while mentoring teammates and influencing roadmaps.

The role emphasizes automation, Linux expertise, and modern programming languages, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, secure networks at scale across multiple sites.