Systems Development Engineer II, Device Technologies

DescriptionThe Amazon Robotics Global Edge Compute team owns a cutting-edge initiative at the forefront of Amazon's robotics and automation efforts. We are building a groundbreaking platform to manage millions of devices across thousands of locations, enabling Amazon to revolutionize its logistics and fulfillment operations. Our team plays a pivotal role in supporting Amazon's newest and most innovative robotics programs, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automation and reshaping the future of e-commerce.As part of this dynamic and forward-thinking team, you'll have the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that drive Amazon's robotics strategy. We foster a culture that encourages personal and professional growth, empowering our team members to continually expand their skills and knowledge. Work-life balance is a priority for us, and we strive to create an environment where our team can thrive both professionally and personally.As Systems Development Engineer II, you will join a team of engineers to building an Infrastructure Automation and Validation Service- a modern, flexible, pre-production development environment. This service will provide developers flexibility to recreate our entire system, or any part, for testing and development and enable our customers to validate new OS and software builds safely before releasing to production.Key job responsibilities

Build a scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure automation and validation system using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

Implement automated testing and validation frameworks to ensure system reliability and quality.

Implement security best practices and adhere to compliance requirements for cloud services.

Contribute to the team's continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process optimization and implementing solutions.

A day in the lifeAmazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageMaternity and Parental Leave OptionsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) PlanKey job responsibilities

You are constantly looking to make improvements to existing systems as well as looking for new problems to solve. You are not satisfied with the status quo.

You uphold the highest standards, and encourage those around you to do the same.

You are always looking for opportunities to learn about new technologies, new customer use-cases, or the inner workings of our systems.

You are always asking what we can do to make our customers' experiences better. Putting yourself in their shoes and working backwards from there.

A day in the lifeYou will design, develop and deploy reliable distributed solutions that operate at Amazon scale. You will work with a variety of core languages and technologies including Kotlin, Python, Linux, and AWS services, including GreenGrass and IoT. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and will have the opportunity to work alongside talented Amazon engineers to redefine an industry. Along the way, we guarantee that you’ll learn a ton, have fun and make a positive impact on many people.About the teamThe Data Center Infrastructure Engineering team is responsible for the physical IT infrastructure across 3000+ locations worldwide. Our systems support everything from cutting edge robotics systems in Austin to development environments in Barcelona to delivery stations in Tokyo. We deliver innovative technical solutions to facilitate the massive growth in Amazon's operations around the globe.Basic Qualifications

2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience

Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

3+ years of experience building services via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Proficient in programming languages like Python, Go, or Java.

Proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.

Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Experience with robotic systems or industrial automation platforms.

Knowledge of edge computing architectures and distributed systems.

Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices.

Background in site reliability engineering or production systems management.

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