Systems Development Engineer - Identity, Identity
AmazonSystems Development Engineer - Identity, Identity
AmazonLocation
Bellevue, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/18/2026
Compensation
$99,100 - $160,000 per year
Job description
The Systems Development Engineer role at AWS focuses on working with internal and external customers to execute projects and resolve issues in a dev-ops environment. The team is dedicated to building and delivering next-generation cloud computing security solutions, particularly in cryptography and identity management. This position offers the chance to impact large-scale systems while collaborating with talented engineers. Candidates must possess a strong ownership bias and a desire to improve processes continuously.
Requirements
- An Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials).
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
- Experience with tools for automation including building, testing, releasing, or monitoring.
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language.
- Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Work with Amazon's largest and most demanding customers to address specific needs across a full suite of services.
- Dive deep into technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience.
- Collaborate with empowered engineers to meet world-class challenges.
- Execute projects and resolve issues in a dev-ops model of service engineering.
- Continuously seek to improve how things are done within the team.
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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