System Development Engineer, AWS Database Services
AmazonSystem Development Engineer, AWS Database Services
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$129,200 - $174,800 per year
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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