System Development Engineer II

Amazon is seeking a System Development Engineer II to join their team in Austin, Texas. This role combines DevOps engineering with systems administration, focusing on building and maintaining large-scale infrastructure. The position involves creating automation tools, responding to system events, and providing critical support for Amazon's extensive fleet operations.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for building tools that streamline processes and improve fleet operations efficiency. You'll serve as a technical mentor to other engineers while managing day-to-day operational support for software development teams. The role requires expertise in multiple programming languages and database systems, with a strong focus on troubleshooting in various operating system environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with both development and systems administration experience who wants to work at scale. Amazon offers a competitive total compensation package, including a salary range of $129,200 to $174,800 per year, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience with distributed systems, strong programming skills in languages like Python, SQL, and shell scripting, and experience with database administration. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on Amazon's infrastructure while growing your career in technical leadership.

Working at Amazon means joining one of the world's most innovative companies, with opportunities to work on challenging problems at scale. The company's leadership principles and culture of innovation make it an exciting place for engineers who want to build and support systems that serve millions of customers.