Systems Development Engineer - AWS Networking - Amazon

Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Systems Development Engineer for the AWS Network organization. This position is working in the heart of the AWS global network. The engineers within our organization are instrumental in allowing us drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to discover innovative ways to automate and scale our network. AWS is looking for an engineer to support services that provide the first pillar of a framework to manage many thousands of network devices through software. Indirectly, our goal is to eliminate human intervention and errors from network engineering and network build processes by building tools and systems to successfully manage thousands of heterogeneous devices in dozens of data centers across the world. In this role, you will work on a team with software and network development engineers to design, develop, troubleshoot, maintain and grow globally distributed specialized network systems. Systems Development Engineers are expected to develop and implement best practices, refine operational procedures and constantly innovate proactively. You will continuously identify areas of growth within the existing frameworks, tools and processes to develop further technical mechanisms to reduce waste and continuously improve. Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience working at scale. Systems Development Engineers work hand-in-hand with Software Development and Network Development teams to invent new ways of deploying, scaling and operating Amazon's Next-Generation Network while never losing sight of the high security bar our customers demand. - Be part of the team that shapes the automation future in Networking - Use and develop tools and process that collect and rationalize data from different sources - Use and develop tools and frameworks to reduce workload - Participate in an on call rotation with our team - Work closely with our Network Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth software roll-outs - Lead and ensure on-time delivery of our expansions and region builds - Identify and troubleshoot recurring platform issues with effective escalation of senior-level engineering teams - Contribute to documentation, process and procedures - Be involved in the formulation of a structured training - Design and recommend optimization for service delivery and fleets - Participation in interviewing process We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Seattle, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby Preferred Qualifications - Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java - Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology - Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.