Systems Development Engineer, AI/ML Amazon Dedicated Cloud

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,100 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Systems Development Engineer I to own and advance mission-critical services in the Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC). The role involves contributing to design and delivery of resilient cloud solutions, with on-call support and ongoing learning under senior engineers.

The position requires active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent security certifications. This is a critical, hands-on engineering role within AWS global infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CND/GSEC certification.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and networking administration.
• 1+ years of professional software development experience.
• 1+ years designing or architecting scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of resilient, high-performance tech solutions.
• Work on well-defined components with guidance toward greater autonomy.
• Identify architectural deficiencies and propose solutions under senior guidance.
• Participate in architecture reviews, design, and post-incident analyses.
• Troubleshoot root causes and resolve defects; escalate when needed.
• Support mission-critical services via on-call rotation.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Networking

Software development

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree

CND (Certified Network Defender)

GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)

Job description

Job Description

Do you enjoy helping U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve unique technical problems? Would you like to use the latest cloud technologies while becoming a core part of the largest cloud infrastructure on the planet? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Systems Development Engineer I to own and advance mission‑critical services in our Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of technology solutions that improve resilience, performance, and operational efficiency of our systems.
• Work on well‑defined components, applications, and technology solutions with guidance from senior engineers, while growing toward greater autonomy.
• Identify and escalte ambiguous problems and architectural deficiencies, contributing to solutions under the direction of more experienced team members.
• Participate in design, scoping, and prioritization discussions, learning to make technical trade‑offs and understand costs of proposed solutions.
• Participate in reviews of architecture, design, operations, and post‑incident analysis for your team.
• Troubleshoot problems by researching root causes and thoroughly resolving defects, seeking help when needed.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support mission‑critical services.

A Day in the Life

On a typical day, our engineers may dive deep to find the root cause of a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending in the wrong direction, or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational processes. As a member of our team you will join a dedicated group of engineers who provide troubleshooting and operations support, and innovate to automate operational tasks.

Security Clearance

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• 1+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands‑on systems engineering experience
• 1+ 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
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Benefits

Amazon 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 .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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.

Salary Range

USA, VA, Arlington - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually