Linux Engineer Simple Storage and Glacier team S3G
Linux Engineer Simple Storage and Glacier team S3G
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07-04-2025
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Managing trillions of objects in storage building software that deploys to tens of thousands of hosts achieving 99.(you didnt read that wrong thats 11 nines! durability. These are just a few of the numbers that give you a sense of the scale of the exciting problems you will find every day working in Simple Storage Service (S3 and Glacier.
The Region Services S3 and Glacier Engineering team are looking for talented engineers who are motivated to solve complex challenges yet are not constrained by how things are usually done and are willing to decompose and reinvent systems processes and tools. If you possess that rare mix of depth in Operations Networking and Systems Engineering then we are waiting for your application.
Amazon has a fastpaced environment where we Work Hard Have Fun Make History. On a typical day systems engineers might deep dive to root cause a customer issue investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way consult with the top engineers at Amazon or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3 and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2 to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll 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.
This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale. Youll be surrounded by people who are wickedly smart and believe that world class service is critical to customer happiness.
Key job responsibilities
The team has the unique perspective of operating all of S3 and Glacier instead of the software components. This enables our team to drive cross organization initiatives to remove operational hurdles optimize software delivery and remove bottle necks felt by all of AWS. Engineers on this diverse team enjoy diving deep into root causes of issues automating manual tasks and continually raising the bar to improve the customer experience.
A day in the life
On a typical day Engineers might:
Drive the design and implementation of new services
Use your Linux skills to troubleshoot innovate fixes and workarounds
Dive deep to root cause a customer issue
Investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way
Consult with the top engineers at Amazon
Discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues
Implement automation to scale operational efficiencies
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled 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 (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
* Experience writing scripts from scratch for automating manual tasks (BASH Python Perl Ruby or similar)
* Solid background in Linux. Familiarity with in depth troubleshooting and ability to solve complex technical problems
* Knowledge of network fundamentals (DNS UDP TCP/IP HTTP (s) routing switching)
* Experience owning services that are secure scalable reliable and efficient. Can identify multiple operational and security risks and then resolve mitigate and/or escalate them
* Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience
* Exposure to cloud computing concepts and design considerations
* Experience in a 24x7 production environment
* Experience of monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch Datadog Grafana Elastic or similar)
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The Region Services S3 and Glacier Engineering team are looking for talented engineers who are motivated to solve complex challenges yet are not constrained by how things are usually done and are willing to decompose and reinvent systems processes and tools. If you possess that rare mix of depth in Operations Networking and Systems Engineering then we are waiting for your application.
Amazon has a fastpaced environment where we Work Hard Have Fun Make History. On a typical day systems engineers might deep dive to root cause a customer issue investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way consult with the top engineers at Amazon or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3 and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2 to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll 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.
This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale. Youll be surrounded by people who are wickedly smart and believe that world class service is critical to customer happiness.
Key job responsibilities
The team has the unique perspective of operating all of S3 and Glacier instead of the software components. This enables our team to drive cross organization initiatives to remove operational hurdles optimize software delivery and remove bottle necks felt by all of AWS. Engineers on this diverse team enjoy diving deep into root causes of issues automating manual tasks and continually raising the bar to improve the customer experience.
A day in the life
On a typical day Engineers might:
Drive the design and implementation of new services
Use your Linux skills to troubleshoot innovate fixes and workarounds
Dive deep to root cause a customer issue
Investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way
Consult with the top engineers at Amazon
Discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues
Implement automation to scale operational efficiencies
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled 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 (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
* Experience writing scripts from scratch for automating manual tasks (BASH Python Perl Ruby or similar)
* Solid background in Linux. Familiarity with in depth troubleshooting and ability to solve complex technical problems
* Knowledge of network fundamentals (DNS UDP TCP/IP HTTP (s) routing switching)
* Experience owning services that are secure scalable reliable and efficient. Can identify multiple operational and security risks and then resolve mitigate and/or escalate them
* Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience
* Exposure to cloud computing concepts and design considerations
* Experience in a 24x7 production environment
* Experience of monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch Datadog Grafana Elastic or similar)
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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