System Development Engineer II, Systems Development (Miracle Team)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a System Development Engineer II to join their Systems Development team. This role is part of AWS's mission to help U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions. The position requires expertise in Linux/Unix systems, shell scripting, and modern programming languages, with a focus on building and automating software development pipelines and workloads at Amazon scale.

The role involves working within the ADC2S team, responsible for maintaining commercial parity in air-gapped regions. You'll be designing, deploying, and operating critical systems, troubleshooting complex problems, and working collaboratively with various software development teams. The position requires thinking at "Amazon scale" to implement permanent, sustainable, and scalable solutions.

Key responsibilities include building new systems, driving continuous improvement, working cross-functionally to enhance operational readiness, and evaluating new technologies. The role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, reflecting the sensitive nature of working with Intelligence Community agencies.

The compensation package is comprehensive, ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on geographic location, plus equity opportunities and full benefits. This position offers significant growth potential within AWS's expanding cloud infrastructure, particularly in secure and air-gapped environments.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of systems engineering experience, strong programming skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role presents an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while supporting critical national security infrastructure.

Working at AWS offers benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, work-life harmony, and extensive career development opportunities. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of continuous learning through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing professional development programs.