JobsSystems Development Engineer I, Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS)
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Systems Development Engineer I, Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS)

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

$99,100 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Systems Development Engineer I at Amazon, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of identity management systems. You will work on complex challenges and develop software solutions that are secure, maintainable, and scalable. The team values diverse experiences and encourages innovative processes to support Amazon's rapid growth. This position offers the opportunity to impact thousands of developers and teams across the organization.

Requirements

  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting 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.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A successful track record of delivering large-scale engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software systems that are secure, maintainable, scalable, and extendable.
  • Understand the business impact of your systems and make responsible trade-offs.
  • Participate in team strategy discussions and contribute to technology decisions.
  • Provide technical solutions that promote simplicity and ease of maintainability.
  • Collaborate with team members to encourage best practices and improve overall quality.
  • Build consensus in situations with differing viewpoints.

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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