System Development Engineer, Capacity Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing.
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For System Development Engineer, Capacity Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking highly motivated System Development Engineers to help design and automate one of the world's largest and most complex networks. As part of AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS), you'll be responsible for keeping the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers and their critical infrastructure components. This role combines software development with infrastructure engineering, requiring expertise in both coding and systems architecture.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale systems while being part of the team that ensures AWS customers have continuous access to cloud services. You'll collaborate with diverse professionals across AWS, including software engineers, hardware specialists, and security experts. The role demands strong technical skills in systems engineering, software development, and automation.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who want to impact cloud infrastructure at a global scale. You'll be working in Dublin, Ireland, joining a team that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence. AWS offers comprehensive career development resources, mentorship opportunities, and a culture that promotes work-life harmony.

The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering fundamentals, professional software development, and system architecture. You'll be expected to design secure, maintainable, and scalable solutions while working closely with stakeholders to understand and meet their requirements. The role involves end-to-end ownership of projects, from design through deployment, with a focus on automation and scalability.

AWS values diverse experiences and perspectives, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. The company provides an inclusive environment where bold ideas are welcome and team members are empowered to drive innovation. If you're passionate about large-scale infrastructure, automation, and want to be part of shaping the future of cloud computing, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, Capacity Engineering

  • Design and develop software systems that are secure, maintainable, scalable, and extendable
  • Work with internal customers and stakeholders to understand requirements
  • Own end to end: design, development, testing, deploying through rapid iteration
  • Develop solutions that allow scaling via automation
  • Support AWS data centers and infrastructure

Requirements For System Development Engineer, Capacity Engineering

Linux
Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
  • Experience in professional software development
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language

Benefits For System Development Engineer, Capacity Engineering

  • Work-life balance
  • Mentorship & Career Growth
  • Knowledge-sharing opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Career advancement resources

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