Job Description
Principal Systems Development Engineer sought to drive technical operational efficiency across Amazon. Join a team building the best-in-class engineering and operations team for Amazon Regions. Key responsibilities include balancing hands-on leadership with strategic direction, troubleshooting complex systems, and influencing senior management to achieve goals. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in software development, proficiency in programming languages, and strong communication skills across languages, cultures, and time zones. Additional qualifications include experience with high-availability distributed software applications, performance tuning, and infrastructure as code. The role requires continuous learning, collaboration, and a strong understanding of network fundamentals. The successful applicant must have the legal right to work in Ireland and be willing to participate in On-Call rotation. Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants within the European Union. The Principal Systems Development Engineer will play a critical role in improving the reliability, availability, and performance of distributed software systems, making a significant impact on the quality of life for customers and builders. A typical week will involve a mix of operating production systems and making long-term improvements. The ideal candidate will be able to balance technical expertise with strategic leadership, influencing the direction of the team and contributing to the development of long-term engineering projects. The role is internally focused and highly visible, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Amazon is a leader in cloud computing, and this role will be part of the Amazon Managed Operations organization, founded in April 2023. The team aims to reduce operational load and toil through long-term engineering projects, and the Principal Systems Development Engineer will play a key role in achieving this goal. The ideal candidate will be able to learn, educate, and advocate for the team's goals, acquiring expertise as needed and inspiring others to contribute to the team's success. The role will offer opportunities to pioneer new spaces, collaborate with senior leaders, and make a significant impact on the company's operations. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate expertise in software development, troubleshooting, and strategic leadership, with strong communication and collaboration skills. The role will involve working closely with other teams, including engineering and operations, to drive technical operational efficiency and improve the reliability, availability, and performance of distributed software systems. The Principal Systems Development Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting complex systems, identifying reliability risks, and designing cohesive solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with high-availability distributed software applications, experience with monitoring frameworks, and proficiency in programming languages. The role will also involve influencing senior management to achieve goals, collaborating with other teams, and participating in On-Call rotation. Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants within the European Union. The role will be highly visible, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate expertise in software development, troubleshooting, and strategic leadership.