System Development Engineer, Sort Tech Support

Amazon's Sort Tech team is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their innovative logistics technology group. This role combines software development, systems engineering, and operational support to enhance Amazon's worldwide transportation network. The position focuses on maintaining and improving sortation, containerization, loading, and unloading processes across Amazon's global facilities.

The role offers unique challenges in large-scale distributed systems, requiring expertise in both development and operations. You'll be part of a team that directly impacts Amazon's transportation network efficiency, working with various technologies including Perl, Ruby, C/C++, JAVA, and SQL. The position involves both immediate problem-solving through on-call support and long-term system improvements through automation and software development.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems at scale. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your solutions directly impact Amazon's ability to meet customer commitments. The role requires strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to handle multiple priorities under pressure.

Key aspects include developing monitoring solutions, automating operational activities, and collaborating with multiple teams across Amazon's technical organization. You'll need to be proactive in identifying potential issues before they impact operations and implement robust solutions that enhance system reliability.

The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while making a significant impact on one of the world's largest logistics networks. It's ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.