The Senior Systems Development Engineer will lead the development of automation software and diagnostic tooling for server platforms, focusing on maintaining fleet health and achieving zero-touch operations. This role involves collaborating with various teams to build scalable and reliable systems that enhance the performance of storage and AI/ML compute fleets. The engineer will tackle complex architectural problems and proactively identify deficiencies in systems. The position requires a blend of software development, systems design, and operational expertise to ensure high-quality server solutions.

• 6+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 6+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience
• 6+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience leading the design, build, and deployment of complex software solutions in production
• Experience with Linux kernel driver development
• Experience with storage, compute, and GPU/accelerator platforms, including driver integration and diagnostics
• Familiarity with server hardware architecture and hardware diagnostics
• Experience working with ODMs or hardware design partners through the product development lifecycle

• Build and own the automation infrastructure responsible for the health of the server fleet across storage and AI/ML compute platforms
• Design and implement predictive failure detection systems using telemetry and log correlation
• Drive toward zero-touch operations by building automation that detects and remediates faults without human intervention
• Develop monitoring tools and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into fleet health
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues across various environments
• Build diagnostic tooling that automates root cause identification
• Lead the definition and development of software and automation tools for server hardware programs
• Design and build scalable system-level software with a focus on durability and availability
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for rapid deployment of code changes
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure new server hardware meets functionality requirements

• 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.