Systems Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
AmazonSystems Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/12/2026
Compensation
$129,200 - $174,800 per year
Job description
The Systems Development Engineer will join the Fleet Automation Software Team within AWS Infrastructure Services, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining systems and operational infrastructure for hardware and firmware delivery to AWS data centers globally. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and drive system designs. The engineer will contribute to the development and scaling of deployment orchestration systems, ensuring seamless delivery of software and firmware. The position offers a chance to influence the technical direction of a large organization and work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1+ years of experience designing or architecting systems for reliability and scaling
- 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, and operating systems
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals including networking, storage, and operating systems
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ruby, or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
- Knowledge of server hardware and components
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain services and systems for hardware and firmware delivery to AWS data centers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional product vertical and firmware development teams to solve technical problems.
- Drive system designs that shape the future of AWS infrastructure.
- Stand up operational infrastructure to manage services and systems at scale across multiple geographical regions.
- Contribute to the development and scaling of hardware and firmware deployment orchestration 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.
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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