Systems Development Engineer, MGM+SA

Amazon's Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering premium programming, including movies, series, documentaries, and live sports across thousands of devices.
$116,300 - $201,200
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Systems Development Engineer, MGM+SA

Join Amazon's MGM+SA team as a Systems Development Engineer (L5) and be part of shaping the future of entertainment. MGM+SA, under the Prime Video umbrella, is a premium streaming service available to U.S. customers, offering an ad-free experience across thousands of devices. The platform delivers 4 live channels and over 2000 VOD movies and original shows.

In this role, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies on AWS, designing and maintaining full-stack systems across development, testing, and production environments. You'll be responsible for containerized applications using Kubernetes, managing third-party services, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of critical infrastructure.

The position offers an opportunity to work with various Amazon teams including Prime Video, Fire TV, App Store, and Amazon.com, as well as external partners. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where you can make significant contributions to the streaming platform's infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers.

The compensation package is comprehensive, ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on geographic location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and a full range of medical and financial benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled systems engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of their work.

Prime Video is a leading entertainment destination offering a vast collection of premium content, including Amazon MGM Studios productions, licensed content, live sports, and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, and Crunchyroll. The platform serves millions of customers globally, providing unique features like X-Ray access and integration with Amazon Prime benefits.

Join a team that's redefining entertainment for fans worldwide, where you'll have the chance to experiment, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people while working on projects that impact millions of viewers.

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Responsibilities For Systems Development Engineer, MGM+SA

  • Design, implement, and maintain full-stack systems on AWS
  • Develop and optimize containerized applications using Kubernetes
  • Integrate and manage third-party services
  • Implement and maintain network infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues
  • Participate in on-call rotations
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Contribute to engineering practices improvement

Requirements For Systems Development Engineer, MGM+SA

Python
Go
Java
Kubernetes
Linux
  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
  • Experience programming with modern languages (Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust)
  • Experience with Linux/Unix
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Benefits For Systems Development Engineer, MGM+SA

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

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