System Development Engineer, Region Reliability Engineering
AmazonSystem Development Engineer, Region Reliability Engineering
AmazonLocation
Bellevue, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$129,200 - $174,800 per year
Job description
This role involves implementing innovative cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies, focusing on operational excellence and technical leadership. You will work with a specialized team within AWS, contributing to the development and operation of complex distributed systems critical to national security. The position requires a strong commitment to delivering reliable and high-performing infrastructure while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentorship among engineers. A TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory for this position.
Requirements
- 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
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
Responsibilities
- Deliver technology solutions that improve engineering and operational processes within your team.
- Act as a technical leader for your team, learning to force multiply through others.
- Demonstrate ownership of your team’s systems by proactively identifying and mitigating risks and deficiencies.
- Work to reduce complexity and enable greater agility for your team and other teams in your organization.
- Participate in reviews of systems owned by partner teams.
- Ensure correct solutions are built by working backwards from the customer experience.
- Hire and develop others by leveraging your expertise, coaching, and mentoring.
- Lead the design, implementation, and successful delivery of technical solutions for complex problems.
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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