Amazon
System Development Engineer II, Analytics Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC)
Amazon, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Job ID: 3139661 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. Application deadline: Feb 24, 2026 The Analytics ADC team is at the forefront of delivering AWS Analytics cloud services to customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. We are focused on expanding Analytics services across air-gapped regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open-source solutions. We build massively scalable distributed systems and deliver the next generation of cloud computing with AWS offerings like Athena, LakeFormation, Redshift, OpenSearch, Glue, QuickSight, and Agentic AI services. We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer II who can think big and simplify solutions while ensuring the best possible customer experience. A successful candidate will innovate, build solutions, and work closely with Amazon’s largest and most demanding government customers to address their needs across Analytics services in air-gapped environments. The role includes driving the resolution of technical issues and improving the customer experience. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, and the candidate must opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key responsibilities
Be great fun to work with. Our credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history"; the right candidate will love what they do and know how to make work enjoyable. Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. Deep experience with Linux in large-scale, distributed environments; understand networking tech and how servers and networks inter-relate; participate in deep-dive troubleshooting and post-mortem discussions to identify root causes. Have strong software and systems skills. Deep experience in large-scale, distributed environments; comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading post-mortem discussions. Love to solve problems. Lead teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air-gapped environments; understand systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement. Think Big. Build and deploy solutions across ADC partitions and regions; strive to improve and streamline processes for work at massive scale. Work cross-functionally to foster constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead resolution of contentious issues. Love to code. Build tools in Java or solve complex system problems in Python; apply software development methodologies and use the right tools for the job. Develop and operate AWS Agentic AI services that enable customers to optimize their data in air-gapped regions; contribute to security campaigns, automation, and open-source solutions. You will in practice:
Develop, build, and operate AWS Agentic AI services; support services in air-gapped environments with unique engineering challenges and opportunities. Contribute to operational excellence by incident resolution, automation, and infrastructure improvements; influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams. About the team
Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continually innovate, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering Experience in an Agile environment using Scrum Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure 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 supports Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application, hiring, interview, or onboarding process, please visit the accommodations page 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. For salaried roles, compensation includes sign-on payments and RSUs; final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about benefits at the listed Amazon careers site. Colorado $129,200 - $174,800 annually Posted:
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Job ID: 3139661 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. Application deadline: Feb 24, 2026 The Analytics ADC team is at the forefront of delivering AWS Analytics cloud services to customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. We are focused on expanding Analytics services across air-gapped regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open-source solutions. We build massively scalable distributed systems and deliver the next generation of cloud computing with AWS offerings like Athena, LakeFormation, Redshift, OpenSearch, Glue, QuickSight, and Agentic AI services. We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer II who can think big and simplify solutions while ensuring the best possible customer experience. A successful candidate will innovate, build solutions, and work closely with Amazon’s largest and most demanding government customers to address their needs across Analytics services in air-gapped environments. The role includes driving the resolution of technical issues and improving the customer experience. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, and the candidate must opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key responsibilities
Be great fun to work with. Our credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history"; the right candidate will love what they do and know how to make work enjoyable. Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. Deep experience with Linux in large-scale, distributed environments; understand networking tech and how servers and networks inter-relate; participate in deep-dive troubleshooting and post-mortem discussions to identify root causes. Have strong software and systems skills. Deep experience in large-scale, distributed environments; comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading post-mortem discussions. Love to solve problems. Lead teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in air-gapped environments; understand systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement. Think Big. Build and deploy solutions across ADC partitions and regions; strive to improve and streamline processes for work at massive scale. Work cross-functionally to foster constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead resolution of contentious issues. Love to code. Build tools in Java or solve complex system problems in Python; apply software development methodologies and use the right tools for the job. Develop and operate AWS Agentic AI services that enable customers to optimize their data in air-gapped regions; contribute to security campaigns, automation, and open-source solutions. You will in practice:
Develop, build, and operate AWS Agentic AI services; support services in air-gapped environments with unique engineering challenges and opportunities. Contribute to operational excellence by incident resolution, automation, and infrastructure improvements; influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams. About the team
Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continually innovate, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering Experience in an Agile environment using Scrum Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure 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 supports Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application, hiring, interview, or onboarding process, please visit the accommodations page 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. For salaried roles, compensation includes sign-on payments and RSUs; final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about benefits at the listed Amazon careers site. Colorado $129,200 - $174,800 annually Posted:
December 10, 2025 (Updated) Share this job
Important FAQs for current Government employees. Before proceeding, please review the following FAQs. For details, see the FAQs on amazon jobs. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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