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System Development Engineer, AWS Database Services

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$129,200 - $174,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This position offers an opportunity to join Amazon's technical team in Herndon or Arlington, VA, focusing on developing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems. The role involves working closely with demanding customers to enhance their experience across a suite of services. Candidates will engage in deep technical troubleshooting and contribute to innovative solutions. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, fun, and continuous learning within a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Requirements

  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
  • Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).
  • 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience.
  • 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering experience.
  • Strong Linux and Networking Fundamentals.
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Amazon's largest customers to address specific needs across a full suite of services.
  • Engage in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions.
  • Build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices.
  • Improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.
  • Collaborate with team members to foster a culture of inclusion and continuous learning.

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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