Systems Development Engineer, CDS (Core Device Software)

  • Amazon
  • Arlington, Virginia
  • Full Time
The Amazon Devices team designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics, including the best-selling Kindle family of products. We have also produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Kindle, and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? Work hard. Have fun. Make history. The Role We are looking for a talented and passionate Systems Development Engineer to be part of an exciting team. You will have an enormous opportunity to make a large impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of cutting edge products used every day, by people you know. In this role, you will be responsible for system architecture and root cause analysis and break fix across the technical stack. You will dive into ambiguous problem spaces and meticulously distill out design choices, trade-offs, and priorities. You will Investigate, prototype and deliver new and innovative system solutions, participate in design reviews, API development, and documentation You love to share best practices, influence and align teams, and be a technical ambassador for software reuse across the wider Amazon organization.Basic Qualifications- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, RubyPreferred Qualifications- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java - Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Job ID: 479293017
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2025

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