Systems Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering

Overview 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. About The Team 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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) 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. 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. 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. 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. Job Description We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join our Fleet Automation Software Team (FAST) within the Hardware Engineering Services organization. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining services, systems and operational infrastructure that enable delivery of hardware and firmware to AWS data centers globally. You will collaborate with cross‑functional product vertical and firmware development teams to solve challenging technical problems and drive system designs that shape the future of our infrastructure. You will stand up operational infrastructure to manage services and systems at scale across multiple geographical regions. As a SysDev in FAST, you’ll have a front‑row seat to innovation in Hardware Engineering Services, contributing to the development and scaling of hardware and firmware deployment orchestration systems. Your work will enable the seamless delivery of low‑level software/firmware to meet the increasing demands of our customers. You will work directly with engineers across the company to launch next‑generation AWS platforms, have a direct impact on our bottom line, and influence the technical direction of a large organization to build and scale systems to operate for customers world‑wide. Basic Qualifications 2+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience 1+ year of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands‑on systems engineering 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 with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology Knowledge of server hardware and components Equal Opportunity Employment 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 for more information. Compensation USA, CA, Cupertino – 148,700.00 – 201,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle – 129,200.00 – 174,800.00 USD annually #J-18808-Ljbffr