Systems Development Engineer, AI/ML Amazon Dedicated Cloud

Amazon • Jessup, MD

6d • $99,100 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Systems Development Engineer II to own and advance mission-critical services in our Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC). We are looking for a Systems Development Engineer to work as part of a team that will help design, implement, and support resilient, high-performance systems for government customers operating in air-gapped regions. You'll be part of a truly innovative team in a fast-paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. This is an opportunity to design, build, and operate systems on a massive scale, and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about cloud computing and believe that world-class service is critical to customer success.

Requirements

• Strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. Deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large-scale, distributed environment. Understanding of networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate.
• Experience in systems development, software engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical skills in systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement.
• Experience in designing and implementing resilient, scalable, and efficient technology solutions.
• Proficient in at least one programming language and familiar with cloud technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex issues into manageable components.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
• Passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

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.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level