Systems Development Engineer, AWS HWEngS

World's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation.
$116,300 - $201,200
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Development Engineer, AWS HWEngS

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Staff Systems Development Engineer (L5) to join their Firmware Builder Services (FBS) team within the Hardware Engineering Services (HWEngS) organization. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of firmware delivery systems to AWS datacenters worldwide.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing and scaling firmware deployment orchestration systems that are critical to AWS's operations. You'll be part of the team that keeps the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and their essential infrastructure components.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and shape the future of AWS infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing services, managing operational infrastructure across multiple regions, and ensuring seamless firmware delivery to meet growing customer demands.

The role requires strong technical expertise in systems engineering, including networking, storage, and operating systems, combined with software development skills. You'll work in an innovative environment where you can directly impact AWS's infrastructure and customer experience.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation including base pay ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and full medical benefits. The company values work-life harmony and provides opportunities for career growth through mentorship and knowledge-sharing.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working on large-scale systems, has a passion for infrastructure and firmware development, and wants to be part of a team that's essential to AWS's global operations. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical directions and build systems that operate at world-scale while working with cutting-edge technology in cloud computing.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer, AWS HWEngS

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining services, systems and operational infrastructure
  • Delivering firmware to AWS datacenters globally
  • Collaborating with cross-functional product vertical and firmware development teams
  • Setting up operational infrastructure to manage services across multiple geographical regions
  • Contributing to the development and scaling of firmware deployment orchestration systems

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer, AWS HWEngS

Python
Java
Go
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

Benefits For Systems Development Engineer, AWS HWEngS

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Competitive base pay

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