System Development Engineer, GCNA

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

Description For System Development Engineer, GCNA

Join AWS Enterprise Networking's Core Service Automation team as a System Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's leading cloud platform. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of system development, frontend engineering, and network engineering to enhance the stability and security of AWS's global network infrastructure.

You'll be part of the Global Connectivity and Network Availability (GCNA) team, responsible for the backbone that connects AWS's worldwide network. Your work will directly impact how users access their applications and data globally, as you help build and design complex backbone networks for efficient internet traffic flow between data centers and customers.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll write code and manage services that delight customers while maintaining high security standards. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across AWS, including software engineers, network specialists, and security experts, to implement automated solutions across various systems.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing innovative solutions, writing high-quality distributed system software, and working in an agile environment. You'll use data-driven approaches to measure success and take ownership of service quality. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment of new designs and products.

This position offers excellent growth opportunities through knowledge-sharing and mentorship programs. AWS values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. You'll be part of an organization that's continuously raising its performance bar while striving to become Earth's Best Employer.

The ideal candidate combines strong programming skills with systems knowledge, bringing experience in professional software development and Linux operations. You'll work with modern languages like Python, Java, or Go, and contribute to building native AWS solutions and large-scale distributed systems.

Join us to help build and maintain one of the world's largest networks, solving complex challenges while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, GCNA

  • Design, implement, test, deploy and maintain innovative solutions
  • Write high quality distributed system software
  • Work closely with Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams
  • Use data to measure success and take responsibility for service quality
  • Contribute to documentation of process and procedures
  • Participate in an on-call rotation

Requirements For System Development Engineer, GCNA

Python
Java
Go
Linux
  • Professional software development experience in a similar environment (non-internship)
  • Programming/scripting experience with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell or Ruby
  • Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving system and software components
  • Experience deploying and operating Linux, and knowledge of operating system fundamentals

Benefits For System Development Engineer, GCNA

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Work-life harmony focus
  • Career development and mentorship
  • Inclusive workplace culture

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