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System Development Engineer, Platform Engineering & Emerging Technology - AWS Config

Amazon

Location

Arlington, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$99,100 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

The Systems Development Engineer role focuses on implementing and enhancing compliance and governance solutions for U.S. Government agencies using AWS technologies. The team works on complex distributed systems, ensuring a high-quality customer experience while addressing specific needs. Candidates must possess a strong foundation in Linux and networking, along with experience in system design and architecture. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and emphasizes innovation and problem-solving.

Requirements

  • Solid foundation in Linux and networking fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in system design and architecture.
  • Experience deep-diving operational issues and leading technical post-mortem analysis.
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, monitor, and automate infrastructure, tools, and systems.
  • Build and operate production systems to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Drive the resolution of technical issues to improve customer experience.
  • Work closely with government customers to address their specific needs.

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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