DCEO Principal Engineer, Data Center Engineering Principal Engineer
AmazonDCEO Principal Engineer, Data Center Engineering Principal Engineer
AmazonLocation
Hermiston, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/28/2026
Compensation
$165,700 - $260,000 per year
Job description
The DCEO Principal Engineer at Amazon is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the Data Center Engineering Operations for AMER. This position focuses on ensuring the availability and reliability of AWS data centers while maintaining high operational standards. The role involves leading cross-functional teams and requires a blend of strategic and tactical skills. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with technical troubleshooting and will drive innovative solutions to complex problems.
Requirements
- 10+ years of electrical and mechanical facilities maintenance or data center experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineering registration or 5+ years of experience managing and communicating results to senior leadership.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
- Experience with large-scale technical operations or compute farms.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall infrastructure management of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
- Ensure operational excellence in safety, security, and availability of AWS data centers.
- Troubleshoot and maintain mission-critical data center facility equipment.
- Guide and develop team members while managing complex technical challenges.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering and operations.
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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