System Development Engineer II, Network Config Lifecycle Management

Amazon Operations Infrastructure Services (part of Amazon Robotics) is seeking a System Development Engineer II to join our Network Configuration Management team. In this role, you'll create software that manages IT infrastructure across Amazon's global network of Fulfillment Centers.

You'll design and implement scalable network configuration management systems that automate deployment and validation across a wide variety of network equipment, while developing configuration drift detection and remediation capabilities that ensure operational consistency. Working in close partnership with Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, and AI/ML teams globally, you'll translate operational needs into practical technical solutions and build automation frameworks using infrastructure-as-code fundamentals that allow our business to scale with customer demand.

Key job responsibilities
- Design and build scalable network configuration management systems that automate deployment and validation across hundreds of thousands of devices in Amazon Fulfillment Centers worldwide
- Develop full-stack automation solutions spanning frontend interfaces to backend systems, enabling network engineers to execute complex infrastructure changes safely at scale
- Architect configuration drift detection and remediation frameworks using infrastructure-as-code fundamentals, preventing network incidents before they impact operations
- Own end-to-end delivery of projects by building proprietary tools, collaborating across teams, and contributing to code reviews and operational readiness reviews
- Create clear, accurate documentation and runbooks that enable team members to maintain and extend systems they did not originally build

A day in the life
You'll start your day reviewing operational metrics and alerts for the network configuration systems your team owns, then shift into focused coding time where you build and improve automation tools. Collaboration is a regular part of your routine — you'll pair with network engineers to understand their pain points, participate in design reviews with teammates, and troubleshoot configuration issues that arise across Fulfillment Centers. You'll also spend time coaching newer team members on system architecture and operational practices, helping the team continuously raise the bar on quality.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits to support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and 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:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

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!

About the team
The Network Configuration Lifecycle Management team, within Amazon Operations Infrastructure Services, enables network engineers to self-serve the configuration and artifact lifecycle of network devices running in all Fulfillment Centers. We build application frameworks and foundational systems that are critical for configuration management at Amazon's scale. As a member of this team, you'll collaborate with multiple groups to develop an end-to-end ecosystem — from product conception to configuring a vast number of Amazon devices in the field. We are focused on building reliable, automated solutions that reduce manual effort and keep our network infrastructure running smoothly as Amazon continues to grow.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- 2+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience
- 3+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of systems development experience
- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of OS concepts / Linux/Unix Systems administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, Solaris, etc)
- Strong knowledge in distributed system design, operating systems (OS), storage, or network administration

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with distributed systems at scale
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience with AWS or cloud technologies
- Experience designing, building, operating, and managing large-scale distributed systems or web services
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Ability to break down complex concepts into easily understood frameworks

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