Systems Engineer, ESC Managed Operations

AWS is launching its first European Sovereign Cloud (ESC), a groundbreaking initiative in utility computing. This role is part of the AWS Managed Operations team, focusing on building and leading operations for high-availability AWS services specifically for EU customers. The position involves working with core AWS services like EC2, S3, Dynamo, Lambda, and Bedrock.

As a Systems Engineer, you'll be instrumental in the ESC launch planned for 2025, collaborating with global AWS teams to shape service evolution. Your daily responsibilities include working with technology leaders, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring optimal service performance metrics. The role requires participation in on-call rotations for incident management.

The position is based in Berlin and requires EU nationality, reflecting the European focus of the ESC initiative. You'll be part of AWS Utility Computing (UC), which drives innovation in foundational services and continues to set industry standards. The role combines technical expertise with operational leadership, requiring strong systems engineering background and automation skills.

Working at AWS offers unique opportunities for growth through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career development resources. The company values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. You'll be part of a team that's building a best-in-class development engineering and operations organization, aligned with AWS's commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation.

The ideal candidate should have strong Linux and networking knowledge, scripting abilities in languages like Python or Ruby, and experience with system performance optimization. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud technology while helping shape the future of European cloud computing.