Would you like to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the worlds most complex technical problems Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the worlds largest cloud computing infrastructure to provide a better world for future generations
Amazon Web Services (AWS) builds and operates some of the largest internet infrastructure on the planet; providing companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud. With AWS customers provision compute power storage database and other cloud resources as their business demands them. To meet the growing demand for AWS Services around the globe we need exceptionally motivated people who are driven by learning and innovation.
The AWS AI/ML team helps to support and operate some of the most comprehensive artificial intelligence and machine learning services in the world. From SageMaker to Bedrock to Amazon Q the AI/ML team manage some of the most exciting rapidly evolving services in AWS. If you join us youll be part of a worldclass team in a dynamic environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a startup. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain world class experience in cloud computing artificial intelligence and machine learning. Youll be surrounded by people who are passionate about their field believe that first class service is critical to customer success and are committed to rapid iteration and continual improvement.
Top reasons to join our team:
Be a catalyst to deliver truly disruptive products that are growing rapidly
Define build own and run services in highgrowth environments
Solve unique and firstorder problems in rapidly evolving AWS services such as SageMaker Bedrock and Amazon Q
Learn how to build and operate distributed systems at scale
Build and influence the tools and utilities that are part of the AWS fleet running our internal services
Key job responsibilities
Our Systems Engineers are expected to be leaders in their teams by becoming subject matter experts on multiple AWS services. They develop build deploy operate sustain and grow their services in cloud production environments. They are able to utilise trends and metrics to identify opportunities for improvements. They help develop and refine procedures used by their team and internal customers. They are able to develop at a high standard and can deal with new and ambiguous problem domains while consistently delivering customer impacting change.
Our Systems Engineers spend time:
Operating the worlds most advanced cloud computing infrastructure
Simplifying and reinventing systems processes and tools to make things better for our customers and our builders
Building unique solutions to our customers technical problems
Studying and learning from industry recognised Amazon Senior and Principal Engineers
Coaching hiring and developing team members
A day in the life
On a typical day engineers might dive deep into understanding the root cause of a customer issue investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way consult with top engineers at Amazon or discuss radical new approaches to automate solutions to operational issues.
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
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employeeled and companysponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fuelled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
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.
Advanced knowledge in system administration (Linux and/or Windows)
Experience of systems automation using (Bash Python Perl PowerShell Batch)
Practical understanding of network fundamentals (DNS DHCP TCP/IP routing switching HTTP)
Good troubleshooting skills at all levels from application to network to host
Understanding of cloud computing concepts and design considerations
Knowledge of configuration management systems such as Puppet Chef Ansible DSC or related systems
Experience with performance testing and optimisation in a 24x7 production environment
Experience using monitoring platforms such as CloudWatch Datadog Grafana Elastic or similar
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