System Development Engineer, Amazon Photos

Amazon Photos is seeking a System Development Engineer to join their team in building scalable solutions for complex internal systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure that powers Amazon's photo storage and sharing service, which provides unlimited photo storage for Prime members across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Web, Desktop, and Alexa devices.

The position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring the ability to design and implement systems that are both reliable and scalable. You'll be working at the intersection of engineering excellence and customer trust, developing solutions that ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining high performance standards.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll collaborate with multiple teams across Amazon Photos and beyond, working closely with engineering teams, technical designers, and legal partners. The role demands expertise in automation, infrastructure scalability, and end-to-end deployment processes. You'll be responsible for building systems that not only help teams become more efficient but also ensure worldwide regulatory compliance and customer trust.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software development, system architecture, and automation. You'll be working with modern technologies and programming languages, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and applying best practices in systems engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on a product used by millions of Amazon Prime members worldwide. You'll be part of a team with ambitious goals to scale and improve the service, making it easier for customers to preserve, organize, share, and relive their memories.