System Development Engineer II, Analytics Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC)

Job ID: | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Application deadline: Feb 24, 2026

Overview

The Analytics ADC team delivers AWS Analytics cloud services to customers in isolated, air‑gapped cloud environments. We push the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the latest advancements in data technologies. Our teams creatively build massively scalable distributed systems and deliver the next generation of cloud computing with AWS offerings such as Athena, LakeFormation, Redshift, OpenSearch, Glue, QuickSight, and Agentic AI services.

Key Responsibilities

• Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun.
• Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. Deep experience working with Linux in a large‑scale, distributed environment; strong understanding of networking technology and server/network inter‑relations; regular participation in deep‑dive troubleshooting and post‑mortem discussions to identify root causes of complex issues.
• Have strong software skills. Deep experience in large‑scale, distributed systems; comfort facilitating deep‑dive troubleshooting and leading technical post‑mortem discussions.
• Love to solve problems. Lead teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air‑gapped cloud environments; solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement.
• Think Big. Work on projects building and deploying solutions across ADC partitions and regions; strive to build a culture that improves and streamlines processes to allow work on a massive scale.

A Day in the Life

As a Systems Development Engineer II in Analytics, you will build innovative solutions, expand services into ADC regions, and improve our operations to provide resiliency and the best experience for our customers. You will influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams, make data‑driven decisions, and bring best practices in operational and engineering excellence by actively contributing to ticket resolution and infrastructure improvements. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership in Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify, Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results.

As a Systems Development Engineer II you will

• Work cross‑functionally to foster constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues.
• Love to code. Whether building tools in Java or solving complex system problems in Python, the ideal candidate will love using technology to solve problems. Solid understanding of software development methodology and use of the right tool for the right job.
• Think Big. Build and deploy solutions across thousands of devices; strive to improve and streamline processes to allow work on a massive scale.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph. The candidate must also opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
• 1+ year of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands‑on systems engineering
• Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes
• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large‑scale infrastructure

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Base salary range: Colorado $129,200 - $174,800 annually.

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