System Development Engineer, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies Support (AFTS)

Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) Platform Engineering & Services is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to enhance their warehouse technology services. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of systems that process millions of customer shipments worldwide daily. The position combines hands-on software development with systems engineering, focusing on improving development and operational excellence.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing system architecture components while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role demands expertise in diagnosing production issues, developing monitoring solutions, and implementing fixes using various programming languages including Perl, C/C++, and Java. You'll also work on automation, documentation, and managing operational cadence.

The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills, superior communication abilities, and excellent organizational capabilities. You'll be working in an environment that combines the resources of a global tech leader with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup. The position offers significant responsibility, interesting technical challenges, and high visibility within the organization.

The team operates at the intersection of physical and virtual worlds, leveraging data, process improvement, and innovative technologies to orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. This creates a unique opportunity to work on large-scale systems while gaining valuable experience in cloud computing and automated deployment systems.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave options, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits and potential equity compensation. This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about systems engineering and interested in making an impact on global fulfillment technology.