Sr. Systems Development Engineer, AWS Managed Operations (MO) AWSOM Team

AWS Managed Operations (MO) is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to join their AWSOM Team. Founded in April 2023, MO aims to reduce operational load and toil through long-term engineering projects. The role combines hands-on systems operations with innovative software development to enhance AWS Regions' reliability and efficiency.

The position offers a unique balance of operational and development work, with approximately 50% time spent managing production systems and 50% focused on long-term improvements. Engineers tackle complex technical challenges across the entire stack, from troubleshooting deployment issues to designing and implementing systemic solutions.

As part of AWS's Utility Computing (UC) organization, you'll work with foundational services like Amazon S3 and EC2, contributing to the continuous innovation that defines AWS's market leadership. The role involves collaboration across diverse teams and requires expertise in Linux/Unix environments, systems development, and modern programming languages.

AWS values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths. The company promotes an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. Career growth is supported through extensive knowledge-sharing and mentorship opportunities.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with a passion for solving complex problems at scale. You'll be part of a team that's essential to maintaining and improving the infrastructure powering one of the world's largest cloud providers, while enjoying a culture that emphasizes work-life harmony and professional development.

This role represents an opportunity to make a significant impact on systems that serve millions of customers worldwide, while working with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive and innovative environment. Join AWS to help shape the future of cloud computing while growing your career in a dynamic, challenging role.