Role at a glance
- Salary
- $151.2K – $204.6K/yr
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- five years of experience
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
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Role Summary
The System Development Engineer III will lead the design, architecture, and delivery of large-scale technology solutions for complex business problems across multiple teams. The role provides technical leadership for distributed systems and helps drive organizational resilience, performance, and long-term technical strategy.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, architecture, and successful delivery of large-scale technology solutions
- Identify and mitigate systemic risks and architectural deficiencies
- Orchestrate the integration of complex distributed systems across cross-functional teams
- Lead reviews of system architecture, operations, and post-incident analysis
- Define team priorities based on internal and external customer experience
- Mentor senior staff, hire and develop talent, and build consensus across technical views
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- Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Engineer, Software Developer, or a related...
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Original job description
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Original job description
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Employer: AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC.
Offered Position: System Development Engineer III
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Job Number: AMZ9673899
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the design, architecture, and successful delivery of large-scale technology solutions for complex business problems across multiple teams. Drive technical strategy by identifying and mitigating systemic risks and architectural deficiencies. Serve as the primary technical leader and consultant for cross-functional teams, orchestrating the integration of complex distributed systems. Lead reviews of system architecture, operations, and post-incident analysis to ensure organizational resilience and performance. Work backwards from the both internal and external customer experience to define team priorities and influence business strategy. Deliver through others by mentoring senior staff, hiring and developing talent, and building consensus across discordant technical views to deliver pragmatic, long-term technical solutions.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) Leading the design and automation of large-scale infrastructure and distributed cloud services; (2) Architecting solutions that optimize stability, scalability, and performance across distributed software systems; (3) programming and scripting in modern languages including Python, Ruby, Go, or Java, to refactor existing solutions and build new software frameworks; and (4) leading post-incident analysis and root-cause investigations to drive long-term resilience and engineering best practices.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $151,200/year to $204,600/year.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.#0000
Basic Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Engineer, Software Developer, or a related occupation. Employer will accept seven years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) Leading the design and automation of large-scale infrastructure and distributed cloud services; (2) Architecting solutions that optimize stability, scalability, and performance across distributed software systems; (3) programming and scripting in modern languages including Python, Ruby, Go, or Java, to refactor existing solutions and build new software frameworks; and (4) leading post-incident analysis and root-cause investigations to drive long-term resilience and engineering best practices.#0000
Preferred Qualifications
Please see job description and the position requirements above.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.
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.
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.