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Systems Development Engineer, Controls Engineering

Amazon
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Description

Amazon is looking for a Systems Development Engineer to support and maintain software solutions powering one of the world’s largest Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) enterprises. The RME Automation team supports the business through the integration and development of higher level software systems, realizing an Industry 4.0 vision for the function. At a basic level, these systems link our low-level automation systems with the cloud and we work at the cutting edge of all aspects of the automation pyramid, from device level to the enterprise level. The more complex systems are leveraging Machine Learning and Big Data to drive predictive actions, preventing downtime or defects in the material handling equipment and improving the Overall Equipment Effectiveness of the installations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best engineers in the industry and help support and shape the direction of automation and machine learning systems within one of the world’s largest fulfillment networks.

Key job responsibilities

As a System Development Engineer within the CE team, the primary responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and deploying new software, systems, infrastructure, networking or automation improvements, with a focus on CE Team infrastructures deployed in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and in the field.

  • You solve problems at their root, stepping back to understand the broader context.
  • You are a significant and autonomous contributor. Your work is consistently of high quality. You solve complex problems, applying appropriate technologies and best practices.
  • You maintain SLA’s through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting.
  • Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team technology implementation (e.g., large or significant component, new enabling technology or process). You work with your team to ensure the highest level of support for the tools that the team owns.
  • You consider the legacy of the systems you support, how they will scale, and limit the use of short-term workarounds.
  • You make appropriate trade-offs, re-use where possible, and are judicious about introducing dependencies. You are efficient with resource usage (e.g., system hardware, database, memory/CPU, etc.).
  • You identify patterns that affect the performance, reliability, or availability of a product or service and drive them out of the system through automation or other technical innovation. You are an excellent diagnostician due to cross-domain understanding of the technology involved in your systems.
  • Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.

A day in the life

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

About The Team

The Controls Engineering (CE) Team plays a critical role in ensuring that machine-generated data leads to automated, appropriate, and effective proactive and/or predictive maintenance actions. Our objective is to mature and integrate core software tools into a unified platform.

Basic Qualifications

  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with distributed systems at scale
  • Experience building services using AWS products
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
  • Knowledge of a front-end language (Javascript, CSS, HTML, etc.)

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.

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.

USA, MA, Boston - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10421945

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