Location
Jessup, MD
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$151,200 - $204,600 per year
Job description
This role is for a systems engineer at Amazon, focusing on solving complex problems and defining engineering best practices. The team is dedicated to building reliable and scalable systems that enhance operational excellence. The engineer will work on strategic projects, mentor others, and drive sustainable operations. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Experience with distributed systems at scale
Responsibilities
- Design and implement technology solutions and architectures that solve complex business or technical problems.
- Lead projects that improve engineering and operations processes across multiple teams.
- Identify points of failure for managed systems and develop metrics to monitor performance.
- Partner with team leaders to develop technical strategy and influence prioritization decisions.
- Write well-organized, maintainable code and build accessible systems.
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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