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We are looking for an experienced System development engineer to drive development for new EC2 machine learning platforms.
Join the AWS EC2 Nitro team building the foundation of cloud computing at unprecedented scale. The EC2 Nitro platform powers the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and most feature-rich cloud computing environment. Designed by AWS from the ground up, Nitro leverages a fully customized stack of hardware, firmware, and software to deliver unparalleled virtualization at a global scale. Within the EC2 Nitro organization, the team is tasked with developing the next generation of EC2 Supercomputers, optimized for high-performance training and inference workloads.
We are looking for an experienced System development engineer to drive development for new EC2 machine learning platforms. In this role, the engineer will work with a broad and deep group of technical teams that develop hardware, firmware, systems and application software etc.
As System Development Engineer in this team, you will be responsible for maintaining the operational health of the service, maintaining build & release systems, and ensuring maximum up-time for our developers and customers. Our service runs at scale worldwide and as a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with developers to ship code often, and see the impact your code has on a wide range of customers from startups to enterprise companies. You will work alongside truly innovative engineers and leaders who obsess about performance, availability, scalability and durability of customer data.
As Systems Development Engineer in the team, you are constantly striving to improve our infrastructure, enabling our engineers to move faster. Your responsibilities will include:
Developing tools to streamline operations as we scale to reduce operational load and improve our overall operational posture. Influencing & driving operational excellence and best practices within the organization.
Identifying ways to increase the automate and improve our test infrastructure and make our CI/CD more robust and flexible
Playing a key role in investigating and recommending best practices for maintaining and improving code quality, fleet health, and security & reliability of our service.
Growing our talent through actively mentoring junior engineers, improving their skills, their knowledge of our systems, and their ability to get things done. Sharing your knowledge with wider teams and writing clear and concise documentation to allow other engineers to get the most out of the service and tools.
A day in the life
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Our team is focused on building and operating reliable, scalable systems that directly support Amazon's customers. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to operational excellence. As we look ahead, we are investing in automation, resilience, and simplifying our architecture so we can move faster with higher quality. You will join a group that encourages learning, welcomes new perspectives, and believes that making our systems better is how we make our customers' experiences better.
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
Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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