Sr. System Development Engineer, AWS Mainstream Compute

Overview Job ID: 3023490 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. The AWS Mainstream Compute team drives system innovation in the servers used across all major Amazon Web Services - EC2, S3, DynamoDB etc. Our engineers solve the hardest problems that fuse software, hardware, and the cloud. We take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry. We are looking for a seasoned Senior System Development Engineer to build and own the software services used to test, monitor quality, performance and efficiency of the server components across their full lifecycle in the AWS fleet. As a senior engineer in this team, you will work with a team of world-class software developers who thrive on creating innovative, scalable solutions for real-world data center infrastructure problems. You will be part of development efforts to build, validate, and support software which tests and benchmarks server components in diverse technology domains from embedded software to large-scale distributed software systems, using proprietary and open source technologies. Why it matters The public cloud IT services market is growing rapidly; AWS scale and hardware/software usage create opportunities for component customization that directly benefits customers. Why you will love it You will work with engineers across the company to build software for the next-generation platform. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team with ownership for your work and visible product improvements. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running and support data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling. We tackle challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and seek talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate across AWS to deliver high safety and security standards while providing scalable capacity at lower cost. Our inclusive culture welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations—from foundational services such as Amazon S3 and EC2, to continually released new innovations that differentiate AWS services. As a UC member, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including security for cloud customers. Key job responsibilities You must enjoy working on complex software systems in a customer-centric environment and be passionate about building good software and ensuring it meets its operational goals. You will have strong knowledge of distributed systems to develop new services that validate, manage and monitor critical components like CPUs, memory, and PCIe sub-systems in millions of AWS servers. Responsibilities Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture/design/working software solutions. Code and test system components; participate in code and design reviews. Demonstrate ownership of end-to-end code quality, system tests, functional tests, and integration. Partner/collaborate across teams/roles to deliver results. Be responsible for overall system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance. Mentor other engineers, define the technical culture, and help grow the team. About the team The AWS Mainstream Compute team creates server designs for Amazon’s innovative web services. Our designs emphasize frugality and operational excellence and are critical to AWS success and to millions of customers who use AWS today. The team is involved in development from design through launch and ongoing support. Our software, services and automation are critical in design, yields, fleet health and efficiency improvements. Basic Qualifications 3 years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby 4 years of non-internship professional software development experience 2 years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience 4 years of systems development in an IT or data center environment experience 4 years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience 2 years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience Experience leading the design, build and deployment of complex and performant software solutions in production Preferred Qualifications 1 years of development/programming/scripting language (Python/Java/Bash/Perl) experience Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations Experience taking a leading role in building complex software or computing infrastructure that has been successfully delivered to customers Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. 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Location: Asti, Piemonte, IT

Posted Date: 10/19/2025