JobsSystem Development Engineer II, Amazon WorkSpaces Applications
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System Development Engineer II, Amazon WorkSpaces Applications

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$129,200 - $174,800 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role is for a software engineer in the AWS Applied AI Solutions organization, focusing on designing, building, and operating services used by millions of customers. The WorkSpaces Applications team is rapidly growing and aims to provide secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for SaaS application streaming and virtual desktop delivery. Engineers will work with AWS technologies to solve complex problems and enhance customer experiences. The team values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement in their processes.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • 3+ 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

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, deliver, and operate secure, reliable, and scalable solutions for customer features and internal improvements.
  • Maintain high standards by delivering high-quality work and pushing for excellence in code and design reviews.
  • Work across team boundaries to help deliver on team projects while demonstrating ownership and trust.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the system and overall service, engaging with customers and stakeholders to drive issue resolution.
  • Demonstrate customer obsession in all aspects of work including design, implementation, testing, and operations.
  • Enhance communication skills to earn trust and drive consensus while collaborating with team members.
  • Engage in team meetings and processes to identify and drive improvements for team efficiency.
  • Mentor and serve as a role model for junior engineers, reinforcing Amazon's leadership principles.

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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