System Development Engineer 3, MSP

Global e-commerce and technology company that operates the world's largest online retail platform
$136,100 - $235,200
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Logistics · Robotics

Description For System Development Engineer 3, MSP

Amazon's Mechatronics & Sustainable Packaging (MSP) team is seeking a System Development Engineer 3 to join their innovative Pack team. This role is at the heart of Amazon's fulfillment operations, working on software and systems that power the global network of fulfillment centers processing millions of packages daily.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building and maintaining core software and services that help pack items for worldwide shipping. You'll be working at the intersection of software, hardware, and automation, designing distributed systems that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people.

As a System Development Engineer 3, you'll lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and architect innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence. You'll be responsible for designing robust, scalable systems and establishing best practices for system interactions.

The MSP Pack team plays a crucial role in Amazon's customer promise of fast, reliable delivery. You'll be working with smart, passionate software developers to optimize throughput within every Amazon fulfillment center, ensuring safe, sustainable, and cost-effective package deliveries.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,100 to $235,200 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on Amazon's global fulfillment operations while working with cutting-edge technology and leading technical teams.

Key technical aspects include working with languages like Python, Go, and Rust, designing distributed systems, and implementing automation solutions. You'll need strong expertise in systems engineering fundamentals, including networking, storage, and operating systems, along with experience in building and supporting large-scale infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer 3, MSP

  • Lead and drive operational excellence initiatives by designing and implementing automation solutions
  • Architect systems that are robust, scalable, maintainable and adaptable for future growth
  • Design and build critical infrastructure, tools and operating procedures
  • Lead integration efforts with existing systems and establish best practices
  • Define and implement metrics for measuring system performance and availability
  • Lead critical incident response and drive systematic improvements
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development of the team

Requirements For System Development Engineer 3, MSP

Python
Go
Rust
Linux
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of designing and architecting distributed systems
  • Deep knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Strong experience programming with multiple Object Oriented software programming languages
  • Advanced knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or Rust
  • Extensive experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
  • Track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers

Benefits For System Development Engineer 3, MSP

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Financial Benefits
  • Employee Benefits

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