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Systems Development Engineer, Cryptography and Identity Management

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

$99,100 - $160,000 per year

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

Job description

The Systems Development Engineer role at AWS involves working with internal and external customers to execute projects and resolve issues in a dev-ops environment. The team focuses on building and delivering next-generation cloud computing security systems, particularly in cryptography and identity management. This position offers the opportunity to impact large-scale systems while collaborating with top engineers in the industry. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and are expected to continually improve processes and customer experiences.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 1+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals including networking, storage, and operating systems
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
  • 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering experience

Responsibilities

  • Work with Amazon's largest 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 a team of highly talented engineers operating Cryptography and Identity systems
  • Execute projects and resolve issues in a dev-ops model of service engineering
  • Continuously improve processes and systems within the organization

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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