principal software engineering Principal Engineer management · Posted Mar 7, 2026

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
Work mode
On-site
Department
Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
Posted
Mar 7, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Engineer managing AWS data center electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems for 100% uptime. Oversees maintenance, emergency response, and training of technicians on critical infrastructure. Requires 24/7 on-call support, valid driver's license, and ability to perform physical tasks.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

AWS 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…

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