Systems Development Engineer, Frontier Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC)

Application deadline: Sep 22, 2026

The Frontier ADC team is at the forefront of delivering the AWS GenAI and

Agentic AI service portfolio to our customers in GovCloud and isolated

environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in

this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the

latest advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning

technologies. With a focus on expanding Frontier AI services across GovCloud and

isolated regions, driving automation investments, and delivering innovative

solutions, we are at the forefront of modernization. Our teams are innovating

new ways of building massively scalable distributed systems and delivering the

next generation of cloud computing across the GenAI and Agentic AI service

portfolio. We support the GenAI and Agentic AI service portfolio including

services like Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Quick, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and Kiro.

We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer II who can think big and simplify

solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have

the best experience possible!

A successful Systems Development Engineer II joining the team will be an

innovator, building solutions and working closely with Amazon's largest and most

demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a suite of

Frontier AI services in GovCloud and isolated environments. They will drive the

resolution of technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer

experience.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and

maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position

further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each

government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will:

• Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun.

Make

history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how

to make work fun.

• Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have

deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed

environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks

inter-relate. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct

technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.

• Have strong software and systems skills. The ideal candidate will have deep

experience working with systems in a large scale, distributed environment. You

understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You

are comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading technical

post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.

• Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love leading teams to solve

difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in

GovCloud and isolated environments. You have a solid understanding of systems

design, operations, automation, and process improvement.

• Think Big. The ideal candidate will work on projects building and deploying

solutions across GovCloud and isolated regions. You will strive to build a

culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive

scale.

A day in the life

As a Systems Development Engineer II in Frontier ADC, you will build innovative

solutions, expand services into GovCloud and isolated regions, and improve our

operations to provide resiliency and the best experience for our customers. You

influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and

with partner teams and make data-driven decisions. Successful candidates will be

expected to show leadership on strong Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify,

Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results.

You will develop, build, and operate AWS Frontier AI services that enable

customers to leverage generative AI and agentic capabilities in secure

environments. Our engineering teams support services running in GovCloud and

isolated regions, creating unique engineering challenges and opportunities for

innovation. The Frontier ADC team is responsible for diving deep to resolve

operational challenges, innovating to automate operational tasks, building

solutions for our customers, supporting execution of various security campaigns

(blocked software, host patching), and parity programs.

As a Systems Development Engineer II you will:

• Work cross-functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize

discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues.

• Love to code. Whether it's building tools in Java or solving complex system

problems in Python, the ideal candidate will love using technology to solve

problems.

• Think Big. The ideal candidate will build and deploy solutions across

thousands of devices. You will strive to improve and streamline processes to

allow for work on a massive scale.

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 never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led

affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our

Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us

to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the

expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of

our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and

other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded

professional.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred

qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates

to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Basic

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software
• Lifecycle Professional)
• - Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
• - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby,
• Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• - Experience with Linux/Unix
• - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience with distributed systems at scale
• 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
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• contact your Recruiting Partner.
• The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
• will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
• compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
• qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
• including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
• AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
• Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
• Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
• [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
• USA, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually