System Development Engineer, Network Telemetry Engineering, GCNA

AWS Networking Telemetry and Engineering team (NTE) owns a data stream which performs ingestion enrichment and transformation of AWS traffic monitoring data. The traffic monitoring data is critical to current and future business needs of AWS customers. From traffic engineering facilitating real-time analysis and resolution of network congestion events to optimizing the cost of our network and forecasting future capacity needs. NTE mission is to distribute quality traffic data to our customers through systems that provide visibility into the traffic utilization of the Amazon network.

We are looking for an exceptional System Development Engineer (SysDE) to build and automate our software systems that leverage data streaming solutions for devising the next generation of network monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will share our excitement about cloud computing and will be passionate about delivering high quality services. You should have good knowledge of distributed systems with design and implementation experience as well as the ability to lead and mentor other engineers. You will be customer centric and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that requires excellent technical and communication skills.

NTE team is part of AWS Infrastructure Services which owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse organization which consists of software engineers network engineers data engineers scientists and software managers. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As a System Development Engineer you will problem-solve and innovate in an agile sometimes ambiguous environment. You will build creative short-term and sustainable long-term solutions with others as passionate as you about this mission. You will use data to make decisions and validate assumptions. You will learn from others and help grow those in your team to achieve their best.


About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services(AIS) owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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- Experience in automating deploying and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

- Experience with distributed systems at scale

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The base salary for this position ranges from $114800/year up to $191800/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.