Chief Engineer, AWS Data Center Engineering Operations
Amazon · Melbourne, Australia · Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
About this role
Amazon is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Melbourne, Australia. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Networking, Cloud Computing.
- Role
- Principal Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Management
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Department
- Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Job description
from Amazon careersAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for 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 with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) serves as the primary technical authority for maintaining mission-critical facility operations with 100% uptime target. Reporting to the Data Center Facility Manager, they oversee all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems through planned maintenance, corrective work, and emergency response. The CE manages…