Systems Development Engineer, Region Reliability - ADC Tiger Team

Company: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Location: Lanham
Posted on: July 17, 2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the future of ADC regions? Are you passionate about driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and making a tangible impact? The ADC Tiger Team (ATT) is a development team within AWS Utility Computing (UC) under US Region Services. The team accelerates the ability to scale US Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) regions by supporting projects designed to deliver on top ADC priorities, contractual commitments, and automation projects that support Region Reliability. The ADC Tiger Team is staffed by builders (referred to as "Tigers") and will focus our projects on these key areas: - Automating ADC Region Operations - ADC Top Development and Tooling Priorities - Strategic Service Operations Improvements for US ADC Teams & Region Reliability This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work Please reach out to Josh Sacks at sacksjo@amazon.com for more information. 10012 Key job responsibilities As a SysDev within the ADC Tiger Team, you will be at the forefront of delivering impactful projects that drive the growth and efficiency of ADC regions and support projects impacting multiple services. Key Responsibilities for this position: - Design, develop, and implement scalable solutions to address complex challenges and enhance the performance of ADC regions or tooling gaps - Participate in the full project lifecycle, from idealization and scoping to implementation and deployment - Coding in various languages to improve existing tools or develop new tooling or automation. - Communicate development project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders fostering transparency About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 1 years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - 5 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 - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) - 2 years of non-internship professional software development experience - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - 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. 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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