System Development Engineer, Core Networking

Would you like to be an Engineer that builds the Cloud rather than an Engineer that just uses it At AWS our Engineers look after the behind-the-scenes software and tools that make the worlds largest cloud computing infrastructure possible.

We have an amazing opportunity for you to join a world-class network team in a dynamic environment that has the feel of a start-up. As a System Development Engineer you will help to deploy manage fix and reinvent the software tools services and components that network engineering rely on to automate our network and keep it operational. You will actively be involved in innovating new software solutions to solve the challenges of operating the AWS network. Your internal customers are your network engineer colleagues and through close collaboration support and exchange of ideas we share a common goal to serve our external customers and grow through learning and innovation.

If you are exceptionally motivated and passionate about the work you do then we welcome you to join us working in an Agile environment with the most advanced tools processes and talented people in the industry to make the Cloud a reality.

Key job responsibilities
- Identifying and solving challenging systems process and tooling issues to make things better for our customers
- Designing and implementing entire new software components products or services which improve operational efficiency
- Investigating technical issues thoroughly performing root cause analysis identifying changes to procedures and systems and implementing long term fixes to avoid repeating issues.
- Providing solutions to technically challenging real business problems in a global organization
- Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see

A day in the life
A SysDE is responsible for maintaining their teams services requiring them to troubleshoot and identify the root causes of any issues that arise within their systems and any subcomponents. A SysDE will utilise testing monitoring and validations on their services tools and infrastructure to ensure their teams can continuously deploy new versions of the services with minimal interruption. A SysDE will identify areas to invent refine and develop automation and tools to reduce manual operations and fulfil the requirements of the business and their customers.

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
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services 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.
The Systems Development team manages all of the software services and platforms that builds operates monitors and assures the AWS network within entire regions. We design and implement automation and new software solutions to improve operational efficiency on behalf of our Network Engineer customers. Were at the forefront of powering AWSs vast network infrastructure transforming complex operational challenges into scalable systems that enhance the reliability and efficiency of one of the worlds largest cloud networks.

- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience in automating deploying and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

- Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers switches routers etc.
- Experience utilizing AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment
- Hands-on Python experience

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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