Sr. Systems Development Engineer, AWS Managed Operations (MO) AWSOM Team
AmazonSr. Systems Development Engineer, AWS Managed Operations (MO) AWSOM Team
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$151,200 - $204,600 per year
Job description
The AWS Operations Management (AWSOM) Team is seeking highly motivated Senior Systems Development Engineers to balance day-to-day operations with long-term software engineering. This role focuses on reducing operational toil and improving the reliability, performance, and efficiency of AWS software systems. Engineers will collaborate across diverse teams to solve challenging technical problems and automate processes at scale. The team is dedicated to innovation and mentorship, fostering an inclusive culture that values diverse experiences.
Requirements
- 5+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 5+ years of systems development in an IT or data center environment experience
- 3+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience
- 3+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby experience
- Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant software solutions in production
Responsibilities
- Solve challenging technical problems at every layer of the stack.
- Automate processes at scale to reduce costs and eliminate operational burdens.
- Mentor engineers and lead collaboration across engineering teams.
- Build solutions to improve the reliability, availability, and performance of software 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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