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System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers the physical engine at the heart of Amazon, building and operating software, hardware, and processes for global fulfillment centers.
$116,300 - $201,200
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Logistics · Enterprise SaaS

Description For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) is seeking a System Development Engineer to join their Platform Engineering and Services team. This role is crucial in powering Amazon's global fulfillment network, where you'll work on building and operating software, hardware, and processes that run the network of fulfillment centers handling millions of inventory units.

The team is developing a new Flow Control architecture to enable automated flow control from dock to dock (Inbound through Outbound). This architecture will provide standard interfaces for integrating new flow controllers, adapting to Amazon's evolving Fulfillment Center designs.

As an ideal candidate, you'll need deep hands-on experience in designing and developing highly scalable and highly available systems. You'll work closely with product, science, and operations stakeholders to deliver critical features and products. The role combines software development, systems engineering, and operational excellence.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave options, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. You'll be part of the AFT organization that harmonizes the physical and virtual world to ensure Amazon customers get what they want, when they want it.

The Platform Engineering and Services team specifically helps business and regional operations teams expand the fulfillment network by setting up necessary technology services for new buildings. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex logistical challenges at a global scale.

The compensation is competitive and varies by location, ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 per year base pay, plus additional benefits and potential equity compensation. Amazon values unique backgrounds and experiences, making this an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers looking to make an impact on global commerce infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

  • Identify and solve ambiguous problems, architectural deficiencies
  • Design and deliver technology solutions which solve difficult business problems
  • Troubleshoot documented issues and determine root cause
  • Manage trouble tickets through to resolution or escalation
  • Use technology to monitor security vulnerabilities and eliminate risks
  • Participate in automating tasks to increase efficiencies
  • Diagnose and reproduce issues with Amazon technology products

Requirements For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Python
Java
Go
  • 3+ 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
  • 5+ 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

Benefits For System Development Engineer, AFT - Platform Engineering & Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan

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