Systems Support Engineer, re:Cycle Reverse Logistics

Amazon; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Amazon's re:Cycle Reverse Logistics seeks a Systems Support Engineer based in Florence, KY to support Failure Analysis lab testing infrastructure, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting hardware and software used in cloud platform validation.

You will build automation, monitor systems, and contribute to scalable testing, with cross-team collaboration across Test Engineering, Hardware, and Failure Analysis to ensure reliability and readiness for evolving workloads.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Linux systems administration and/or development
• 1+ years of work in at least two languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby or Bash/Shell
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Experience in a 24/7 production environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve testing environments for Failure Analysis of platforms and components.
• Develop and support automation, scripting, and engineering tools that improve testing efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Utilize source control, code review, change management, and deployment mechanisms to safely implement technical changes.
• Monitor infrastructure health, investigate failures, identify root causes, and drive issues through resolution.
• Develop and improve reporting, dashboards, technical documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes.
• Manage engineering work through project and ticketing mechanisms, including ownership, deliverables, risks, and escalations.
• Support testing solutions throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements and deployment through sustainment and continuous improvement.
• Maintain required test infrastructure materials, components, and inventory.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Python

Java

Shell scripting

Networking fundamentals

24/7 production experience

Puppet

Ansible

Chef

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Chef

Job description

Description

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is looking for a Systems Support Engineer for its Reverse Logistics operation based in CVG110. Our mission is to manage and scale information technology asset disposition (ITAD) services for used electronics and electronic equipment (UEEE) through secure and environmentally sustainable practices supporting asset recovery, reuse, recycling, and other circular economy initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

The Systems Support Engineer supports Reverse Logistics operations based in CVG110 by building, deploying, and maintaining failure analysis testing infrastructure for the world’s premier cloud computing platform. This role operates in a multi-platform, international lab environment supporting hardware testing, automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Systems Support Engineers manage test automation infrastructure across multiple platforms and architectures and implement scalable testing, monitoring, and reporting solutions that improve hardware quality, reliability, and operational readiness.

Key job responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve testing environments for Failure Analysis of platforms and components.
• Develop and support automation, scripting, and engineering tools that improve testing efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Utilize source control, code review, change management, and deployment mechanisms to safely implement technical changes.
• Monitor infrastructure health, investigate failures, identify root causes, and drive issues through resolution.
• Develop and improve reporting, dashboards, technical documentation, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes.
• Manage engineering work through established project and ticketing mechanisms, including ownership, deliverables, risks, and escalations.
• Support testing solutions throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements and deployment through sustainment and continuous improvement.
• Maintain required test infrastructure materials, components, and inventory.

A day in the life

A Systems Support Engineer serves as a key technical owner within the Failure Analysis lab, responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting the hardware and software that support test environments. The role requires strong ownership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues that impact testing operations. Engineers work closely with Test Engineering, Failure Analysis, Hardware Engineering, and other partner teams to address cross-functional dependencies, improve system reliability, and ensure testing infrastructure remains scalable, available, and ready to support evolving business needs.

About the team

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment through reuse, repair, and recycling. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides services to other Amazon companies. We specialize in the handling of valuable electronic equipment that was originally used in data centers. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of Linux systems administration and/or development experience
• 1+ years of work in at least two of these languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby or Bash/Shell experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical degree or related experience
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Experience working in a 24/7 production environment
• Experience in Linux systems administration and/or development
• Experience working in at least two of these languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby or Bash/Shell

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration experience
• 2+ years of building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments experience
• Knowledge of configuration management systems such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or related systems
• Experience in site reliability engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration
• Experience in network capture and systems troubleshooting
• Experience building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments

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, KY, Florence - 82,400.00 - 144,100.00 USD annually