As a System Development Engineer II at Amazon, you will be responsible for the engineering and operational health of critical systems. Your role will involve driving improvements to enhance system resilience, performance, and maintainability. You will work closely with partner teams to assess system dependencies and ensure smooth integration of solutions. The team values collaboration and continuous improvement, providing an inclusive environment where your contributions can have a real impact.

• Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 1+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems.
• 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems, and hands-on systems engineering.
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals including networking, storage, and operating systems.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Ruby, or Java is preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology.

• Design and deliver technology solutions that improve system resilience, performance, and maintainability.
• Identify and resolve complex operational issues through thorough root cause analysis.
• Build automation and tooling that streamline repetitive processes and improve deployment confidence.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and post-incident analyses.
• Collaborate with partner teams to assess system dependencies and clarify architectural responsibilities.

• 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.