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Sr. Systems Development Engineer - Storage Systems Team, S3 Storage Systems Team

Amazon

Location

Denver, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/20/2026

Compensation

$151,200 - $204,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

This role is part of the AWS Hardware Engineering team, focusing on the development of AWS storage servers and devices. The team is responsible for creating innovative server designs that ensure operational excellence and support the growth of AWS. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with engineers across various disciplines to enhance the performance and reliability of storage systems. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on AWS's infrastructure and customer experience.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
  • 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • 2+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems.
  • 4+ years of systems development experience in an IT or data center environment.
  • 4+ years of experience deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment.
  • 6+ years of experience in development/programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, Bash, or Perl.
  • Experience leading the design, build, and deployment of complex software solutions.
  • Knowledge of engineering practices for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and own HDD systems in Amazon.
  • Create and utilize data analytics to monitor the health of hard drives.
  • Deploy software solutions to improve hard drive performance.
  • Implement OS level changes and automated testing.
  • Generate operational dashboards and new NPIs.
  • Solve complex problems related to system performance and reliability.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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