mid operations Systems Engineer ic · Posted Jul 9, 2026

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Boston, MA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Java, Ruby, Distributed Systems.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Boston, MA
Department
Corporate Operations
Posted
Jul 9, 2026

Job description

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MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC.
Offered Position: System Development Engineer III
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Job Number: AMZ9673899

Position Responsibilities:

Lead the design, architecture, and successful delivery of large-scale technology solutions for complex business problems across multiple teams. Drive technical strategy by identifying and mitigating systemic risks and architectural deficiencies. Serve as the primary technical leader and consultant for cross-functional teams, orchestrating the integration of complex distributed systems. Lead reviews of system architecture, operations, and post-incident analysis to ensure organizational resilience and performance. Work backwards from the both internal and external customer experience to define team priorities and influence business strategy. Deliver through others by mentoring senior staff, hiring and developing talent, and building consensus across discordant technical views to deliver pragmatic, long-term technical solutions.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) Leading the design and automation of large-scale infrastructure and distributed cloud services; (2) Architecting solutions that optimize stability, scalability, and performance across distributed software systems; (3) programming and scripting in modern languages including Python, Ruby, Go, or Java, to refactor existing solutions and build new software frameworks; and (4) leading post-incident analysis and root-cause investigations to drive long-term resilience and engineering best practices.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $151,200/year to $204,600/year.

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, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000

Basic Qualifications


Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) Leading the design and automation of large-scale infrastructure and distributed cloud services; (2) Architecting solutions that optimize stability, scalability, and performance across distributed software systems; (3) programming and scripting in modern languages including Python, Ruby, Go, or Java, to refactor existing solutions and build new software frameworks; and (4) leading post-incident analysis and root-cause investigations to drive long-term resilience and engineering best practices.#0000

Preferred Qualifications

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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.

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