Role at a glance
- Job function
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Software Engineering & IT DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Experience
- 2+ years of software development, or 2+ years of technical support experience
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Role Summary
The Support Engineer helps launch, monitor, and maintain Under-the-Roof infrastructure connecting Prime Air Drone Delivery Centers with the broader Amazon fulfillment network. The role supports new-site launches and ongoing operations at live sites through integration testing, troubleshooting, and system-health monitoring.
What You'll Do
- Manage trouble tickets using existing documentation, procedures, and tools; troubleshoot issues and drive them to resolution or escalation.
- Write technical notes and maintain clear communication and accurate ticket records.
- Generate metrics for launched sites, create alarms, and monitor system health.
- Conduct root cause analyses, drive corrective actions to closure, and identify observability gaps.
- Monitor system health during high-volume events and help address deployment pipeline blockers.
- Partner with sites on integration and UTR testing, and travel as needed for on-site testing and operational readiness reviews.
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View full postingQualifications
2+ years of software development or technical support experience; experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems; effective written and verbal communication of complex concepts.
Required
- Knowledge of web services, distributed systems, and web application development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience in Logistics, Distribution or Fulfillment processes
Original job description
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Key job responsibilities
• Manage trouble tickets using existing documentation, procedures, and tools, performing initial troubleshooting and driving issues to resolution or escalation.
• Write comprehensive technical notes and maintain clear communication throughout the resolution process, ensuring accurate and up-to-date ticket records.
• Generate metrics for each launched site, create alarms on those metrics, and monitor system health on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) on issues impacting system health, drive corrective actions to closure, and proactively identify observability gaps.
• Monitor system health during high-volume events (e.g., holiday peaks) and support deployment activities by identifying and addressing pipeline blockers.
• Partner with sites to perform integration and UTR testing during launch phases, capturing test results and computing relevant metrics.
• Travel to sites as needed to support on-site integration testing and participate in operational readiness reviews.
Contribute to operational excellence by raising the bar on observability, incident response, and deployment best practices.
About the team
How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and most importantly safely, in less than an hour? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog.
If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Amazon Prime Air is revolutionizing delivery through autonomous drone technology, aiming to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of software development, or 2+ years of technical support experience- Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of web services, distributed systems, and web application development- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience in Logistics, Distribution or Fulfillment processes
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, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 130,700.00 USD annually
About the company
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.