System Development Engineer, AWS Public Sector

AWS Public Sector Industry Products and Solutions Engineering is seeking a System Development Engineer to design and automate AWS infrastructure for government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare customers.

The role involves:

• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying well-architected cloud infrastructure using Python, TypeScript, and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
• Working closely with product managers, development managers, customers, solutions architects, and development teams
• Supporting the full spectrum of mission requirements for public sector customers worldwide
• Implementing and automating infrastructure solutions at scale

Key aspects of the position:

• Requires US Citizenship for work in AWS GovCloud
• Offers domestic relocation assistance
• Located in New York City (in-person)
• Focuses on public sector transformation through comprehensive product and solution development

The compensation package includes:

• Base salary range: $116,300 - $201,200 per year (varies by location)
• Equity compensation
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
• Sign-on payments may be available

The ideal candidate will have strong systems engineering fundamentals, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to work in an Agile environment. This role offers significant autonomy and ownership, requiring innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver high-quality systems that drive global public sector innovation.

AWS values diverse experiences and promotes an inclusive team culture through employee-led affinity groups, inclusion events, and continuous learning opportunities. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides extensive career development resources, including knowledge-sharing and mentorship programs.