Systems Development Engineer I
Amazon
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- PythonJavaC++CGoRust
- Nice to have
- CI/CD
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python35%Java21%C++21%C8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Systems Development Engineer I within Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS), you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Amazon's identity management landscape, contributing to critical infrastructure that powers Amazon's vast range of services.
What You Will Do
- Design and develop software systems that are secure, maintainable, scalable, and extendable.
- Work on complex challenges in existing and new development initiatives, focusing on areas with ambiguity.
- Develop an understanding of the business impact of your systems and make responsible trade-offs between short-term operational needs and long-term business objectives.
- Actively participate in team strategy discussions and contribute to technology decisions.
- Provide technical solutions that meet current needs while considering the future, promoting simplicity and ease of maintainability.
- Design solutions that are easily understood and contributed to by other team members.
- Collaborate with your team, encouraging best practices and setting standards to improve overall work quality.
- Strive to find the best way forward and build consensus in situations with differing viewpoints.
Key Responsibilities
- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
- Experience with Linux/Unix.
- Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.
Qualifications
- Strong background in software development.
- Experience in identity directory systems architecture.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Successful track record of delivering large-scale engineering solutions.
- The desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.