Systems Development Engineer, Amazon

• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

Desirable

• The Region Services S3 and Glacier Engineering team are looking for a talented engineer who is motivated to solve complex challenges, yet are not constrained by “how things are usually done” and are willing to decompose and reinvent systems, processes and tools
• As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services
• Be actively involved in daily engineering activities, providing hands-on technical guidance and support
• Define architecture, design, and proof-of-concept efforts for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring high quality and simplicity in complex systems
• Design, implement, deploy, and maintain innovative distributed system software to enhance service security, durability, availability, performance, and cost-efficiency
• Take ownership of complex projects, managing broad scopes with autonomy and accountability
• Communicate with customers and technical teams to define technical strategies and ensure alignment with business goals
• Stay current with evolving technologies, proactively researching new advancements to recommend and integrate into projects
• Apply software engineering best practices to maintain a high standard of quality across all team deliverables
• On a typical day, engineers might dive deep into understanding the root cause of a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way, consult with top engineers at Amazon or discuss radical new approaches to automate solutions to operational issues