Systems Development Engineer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Seattle, WA4h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 10:12 ET
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- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- AWSOperationsJavaC++CGo
- Nice to have
- PythonSystem design
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Bond
- Required, length not stated
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations41%Java22%C++21%AWS19%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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About the Role
We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join our systems organization, focusing on Cryptography and Identity within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role involves building and delivering the next generation of cloud computing security, innovating in areas like identity management, federation, and web services security. You will have a direct impact on some of the largest-scaled systems globally and work with world-class engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with internal and external customers to execute projects and resolve issues.
- Operate within a dev-ops model, taking ownership of services and their operations.
- Dive deep into technical issues to improve customer experience.
- Address specific needs for Amazon's largest and most demanding customers across a full suite of services.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and systems.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials).
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby.
- Experience with automation tools (building, testing, releasing, or monitoring).
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
- Post-start requirement: obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language (preferred).
- Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems (preferred).