Systems Development Engineer, TrafficShift

TrafficShift is a critical service within AWS's Global Connectivity and Network Availability organization. The service enables fast event mitigation and safe deployment of configuration updates and operating system upgrades to Amazon's global network. As a Systems Development Engineer on the TrafficShift team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing key components of this network availability service.

You'll work with a diverse team of software and system development engineers, collaborating across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and availability. The role involves developing world-class software systems for automating Amazon's network, providing technical direction, creating and reviewing software design documentation, and owning the operational excellence of production software.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining automated network systems
• Providing technical leadership and identifying focus areas
• Creating comprehensive software design documentation
• Ensuring operational excellence of production systems
• Contributing to team improvement through documentation and process optimization

The position offers significant growth opportunities through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career development resources. AWS values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. You'll be part of a team that sets product direction and iterates quickly to improve customer experience.

This role is ideal for someone with strong software development experience and networking knowledge who wants to work on challenging infrastructure problems at global scale. You'll be part of AWS Infrastructure Services, the team responsible for keeping the cloud running by supporting all AWS data centers and infrastructure components.