Senior Operations Engineer, Sub-Same Day Field Engineering
Amazon · Chicago, IL · Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
About this role
Amazon is hiring a mid-level Field Engineer in the software engineering function based in Chicago, IL. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Performance Optimization. Compensation is listed at $119,600–$161,700 per year.
- Role
- Field Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Department
- Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
- Posted
- Mar 25, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersApplication deadline: May 25, 2026 Amazon has built one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime to the deployment of advanced automation across our fulfillment network, Amazon continuously raises the bar for operational excellence and customer experience. The Sub Same Day (SSD) Field Engineering team is seeking an innovative and solutions-oriented Senior Field Operations Engineer to support the deployment, optimization, and reliability of next-generation fulfillment technologies across the SSD network. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and operations, working directly in the field to ensure complex automation systems are designed, implemented, and executed to deliver safe, stable, and scalable operations. As a Senior Field Operations Engineer, you will lead engineering initiatives supporting site launches, automation retrofits, and operational performance improvements across multiple fulfillment sites. You will partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, RME, Ops Engineering, and external vendors to diagnose complex system challenges, implement scalable solutions, and ensure successful delivery of automation programs in live operational environments. This role requires strong technical depth in material handling systems, automation integration, and operational engineering, combined with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in highly ambiguous and fast-paced environments. Successful candidates…