The System Development Engineer role at AWS focuses on designing software tools to enhance automation and streamline processes within the Data Center Availability team. This team is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and lowest cost of physical security and availability across AWS data centers globally. The position involves collaborating with diverse teams to deliver operational excellence while maintaining safety and security standards. Candidates will have the opportunity to mentor engineers and contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive and inclusive culture.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments.
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems using design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
• Experience building services using AWS products.

• Design software tools using advanced automation methods such as Agentic AI.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process streamlining.
• Develop and maintain software pipelines following best practices for smooth production code release.
• Suggest and implement best practices for coding, design, and operational excellence.
• Mentor engineers and support their development.

• 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.