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System Development Engineer II, Gated Access Technology Engineering (GATE)

Amazon

Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)

Base salary $122,800  to $166,100

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Nashville, TN

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  • LocationNashville, TN
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Infrastructure Reliability Engineering (IRE) is looking for a System Development Engineer II to join a team of engineers building solutions using AWS products for network authentication and connectivity supporting devices for Amazon's Fulfillment network worldwide. The number of devices in Amazon Fulfillment is constantly growing, and the services supporting these devices need to scale with the business. Can you contribute to building software and automation that scales to hundreds of thousands of clients and manages an evolving list of use cases? Do you enjoy developing distributed services with high transaction volume while maintaining high availability? If so, the Infrastructure Reliability Engineering (IRE) team may be right for you.

Key job responsibilities

As an System Development Engineer II on this team, you will:

  • Design and implement scalable software solutions for device authentication and connectivity
  • Collaborate with team members to build and maintain distributed services
  • Develop automation to support the growing number of devices in Amazon's Fulfillment network
  • Optimize existing systems for performance and reliability
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS technologies and apply them to solve business challenges

This role requires strong coding skills, experience with distributed systems, and a passion for building reliable, scalable solutions. If you're excited about working on advanced technologies that directly impact Amazon's global fulfillment operations, we'd love to hear from you.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that assist you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About the team

The Gated Access Technology Engineering (GATE) team develops products and services that enable network authentication to OpsTechIT networks for wireless devices and users. We provide access to highly available authentication and authorization services that enable our customers to deliver to the end user. We serve the Ops Tech Solutions Network Development organization by providing connectivity information and directory services that enable devices to connect to the network.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
  • 3+ years of systems engineering experience
  • Experience in driving process and tool improvements
  • Experience troubleshooting problems and offering solutions to streamline complex challenges

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing more junior engineers
  • 4+ years of technical engineering experience
  • Experience delivering cross functional projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Advanced problem-solving and technical decision making
  • 4+ years of Full SDLC experience

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 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TN, Nashville - 122,800.00 - 166,100.00 USD annually

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System Development Engineer II, Gated Access Technology Engineering (GATE) (this listing)$122,800 - $166,100
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USA, TN, Nashville - 122,800.00 - 166,100.00 USD annually

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