System Development Engineer II - AMZ9890898

Amazon Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a System Development Engineer II to build tools that automate fleet operations and respond to large-scale events.

You will diagnose critical software and system failures, mentor other engineers, and provide first-line daytime support for operational tickets across software teams. This role emphasizes automation, efficiency, and scalability across Windows, Linux, and Unix environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field with 1 year of experience, or 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications and services.
• Experience designing provisioning platforms using shell scripting; strong Windows/Linux/Unix environment knowledge.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby).

Responsibilities

• Build tools that automate and streamline processes for fleet operations.
• Respond to large scale events involving fleets and diagnose critical failures.
• Mentor engineers and assist in training new engineers.
• Provide daytime support for operational tickets across software teams.
• Propose and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Large-scale software applications

Shell scripting

SQL

PowerShell/Perl/Bash/Python/PHP/Ruby

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math or related

Job description

Job ID: 10534776 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. - A19

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC.

Offered Position: System Development Engineer II

Job Location: Cupertino, California

Job Number: AMZ9890898

Position Responsibilities:

Build tools that automate and streamline processes to make fleet operations more efficient. Respond to large scale events involving these fleets. Diagnose and fix critical software and system failures. Serve as a mentor and resource to other engineers and assist in training new engineers. Provide first line of defense daytime support for operational tickets for all software development teams within the organization. Propose, drive and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency and scalability. Partner with the software development teams to support corporate infrastructure systems and perform database queries (SQL) using Window, Linux, or Unix based operating systems and SQL Server databases. Provide support and technical consultation to Amazon internal customers.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $187,075/year to $201,200/year.

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Basic Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation. Employer will accept three years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services; (2) designing and implementing platforms to deliver provisioning using shell scripting; (3) experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; and (4) troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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