Systems Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation.
$94,000 - $207,900
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Systems Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

EC2 Gateway Networking at Amazon AWS is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team in building and operating some of the most advanced networks globally. This role is part of the team that serves as the backbone for companies of all sizes through their global software-defined network.

The position focuses on managing and automating an ever-growing fleet of physical devices, ensuring robust and redundant network operations at mega-scale. You'll be responsible for fleet lifecycle management, making data-driven decisions, and providing insights into large-scale operations.

As a Systems Engineer, you'll:

  • Work with cutting-edge network technologies and observe the inner workings of Amazon's EC2 Network
  • Own major deliverables across the full development cycle
  • Contribute to automation and optimization of network operations
  • Participate in code reviews and system design
  • Work in an environment that values work-life harmony and inclusive team culture

The role offers exposure to AWS's massive infrastructure and the opportunity to work with some of the most sophisticated networking systems. You'll join a team that emphasizes knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career growth, with regular team events and a supportive learning environment.

The position includes competitive compensation ($94,000 - $207,900 based on location) plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of AWS's Utility Computing organization, working on foundational services like EC2 and S3 that power countless businesses worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Systems Engineer passionate about large-scale automation, network operations, and building reliable systems that serve millions of customers. The role combines technical depth with the chance to influence the future of cloud networking infrastructure at AWS.

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Responsibilities For Systems Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

  • Perform root cause analysis on internal network appliances
  • Maintain network health
  • Review code of other team members
  • Contribute code to existing tooling
  • Provide project updates to leadership
  • Develop estimates for upcoming deliverables
  • Participate in on-call rotation (one week every two months)
  • Build and maintain mission critical, high scale software defined networking systems
  • Mentor new team members

Requirements For Systems Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

Go
Java
Python
Ruby
JavaScript
Linux
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of professional experience in software development
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Golang, Java, Kotlin, C#)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Bash)
  • Deep understanding of computing systems, software architecture, and data structures
  • Experience with Unix or Linux troubleshooting
  • Experience building scalable systems with service oriented architectures

Benefits For Systems Engineer, EC2 Gateway Networking

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life harmony
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship programs

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