System Development Engineer, Controls Development Experience

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign‑on bonus

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a System Development Engineer to design, develop, automate, and continuously improve data center controls and software-driven infrastructure.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to enhance uptime, reliability, and efficiency while scaling compute capacity for AWS customers. The role emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a strong bias for action in a fast‑moving cloud environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ years designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems).
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, automate, and innovate within our rapidly expanding data center footprint.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Drive change and impact across AWS data center systems to support customers at scale.

Skills

Software development

System design

Programming languages

Cloud/Distributed systems

Job description

Description

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.

Description

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as 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. Are you interested in developing solutions that have big impact? Are you someone who likes to challenge the status quo and work on developing innovative product solutions? If you are a software engineer and looking for an exciting career in cloud infrastructure, come join a team that constantly seeks ways to build things better & faster for our customers. AWS is looking for a System Development Engineer to become part of a global Data Center Engineering team, responsible for the design, development, automation, and continuous innovation within our rapidly expanding and evolving data center footprint. Our Controls Products & Services team takes full product ownership to design, develop, and deliver electrical and mechanical controls systems that programmatically scale compute capacity. As engineers at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving a world‑class uptime for our customers. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you have the ability to drive change and make a substantial impact in the systems our customers rely on. At Amazon, teamwork is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. We work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a system development engineer at Amazon you will be working with cross‑functional groups throughout the global Data Center Engineering organization. If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want you! Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.

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 non‑internship professional software development experience


• 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience


• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)


• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, OH, COLUMBUS - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10410609