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Systems Development Engineer, Cryptography and Identity Management

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

$129,200 - $174,800 per year

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Job description

The Systems Development Engineer role at AWS focuses on working with internal and external customers to execute projects and resolve issues in a dev-ops environment. The team is responsible for building and delivering next-generation cloud computing security systems, including identity management and web services security. This position offers the opportunity to work with highly talented engineers and have a direct impact on large-scale systems. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be committed to continuous improvement in their work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or CSSLP certification.
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
  • 2+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems.
  • Knowledge of networking, security, databases, and operating systems.
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
  • Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment.
  • 1+ years of experience in development/programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, Bash, or Perl.
  • Knowledge of engineering practices for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Amazon's largest customers to address specific needs across a full suite of services.
  • Dive deep into technical issues and improve the customer experience.
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers to operate Cryptography and Identity systems.
  • Take a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure.
  • Continuously seek to improve processes and systems.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

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