Systems Development Engineer, AI/ML Amazon Dedicated Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Jessup (MD); 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 II to own and advance mission‑critical services in our Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC) and provide solutions for U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, a relevant degree, and 1+ years in systems engineering, networking, and software development. On‑call rotation participation and autonomy in design reviews are expected, with a strong focus on resilience, performance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP required.
• 1+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering.
• 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.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technology solutions to improve resilience, performance, and efficiency of our systems.
• Work autonomously on components, applications, and technology solutions that enhance a major portion of our products or applications.
• Help solve ambiguous problems, architectural deficiencies, or areas where our systems hinder innovation of other teams.
• Participate in design, scoping, and prioritization discussions, making technical trade-offs and calculating costs of proposed solutions.
• Participate in reviews of architecture, design, operations, and post‑incident analysis for your team.
• Troubleshoot difficult problems, researching root causes and thoroughly resolving defects.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support mission‑critical services.

Skills

Networking

Storage systems

Operating systems

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSSLP

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 do this using 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 II to own and advance mission‑critical services in our Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technology solutions to solve difficult business problems, improving resilience, performance, and operational efficiency of our systems.
• Work autonomously on components, applications, and technology solutions that enhance a major portion of our products or applications.
• Help solve ambiguous problems, architectural deficiencies, or areas where our systems hinder the innovation of other teams.
• Participate in design, scoping, and prioritization discussions, making technical trade‑offs and calculating costs of proposed solutions.
• Participate in reviews of architecture, design, operations, and post‑incident analysis for your team.
• Troubleshoot difficult problems, researching root causes and thoroughly resolving defects.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• 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

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 contact your recruiting partner.

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Salary Range: $99,100 – $160,000 annually (USA, MD, Jessup).