System Development Engineer, Platform Engineering & Emerging Technology - CloudTrail & Service Quotas
AmazonSystem Development Engineer, Platform Engineering & Emerging Technology - CloudTrail & Service Quotas
AmazonLocation
Arlington, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$129,200 - $174,800 per year
Job description
The Systems Development Engineer role at AWS focuses on implementing innovative cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies. The team is responsible for building and operating large-scale distributed systems, ensuring optimal customer experiences. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI security clearance and have a strong foundation in Linux and networking. The position emphasizes collaboration with demanding government customers to address their specific needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
- 2+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing 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.
- Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance.
- Experience utilizing AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment.
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology.
Responsibilities
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in large-scale, distributed environments.
- Design, deploy, monitor, and automate infrastructure, tools, and systems.
- Drive the resolution of technical issues to improve customer experience.
- Facilitate deep-dive troubleshooting and lead technical post-mortem discussions.
- Collaborate closely with Amazon's largest government customers to address their needs.
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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