Amazon
System Development Engineer I, Enterprise Productivity
$99K–$160K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
About the job
Builds and operates software, tooling, and automation to improve the reliability, efficiency, and performance of systems used by Amazon builders.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain tested software and automation across the product development lifecycle.
- Diagnose system failures, identify root causes, and implement lasting fixes and monitoring solutions.
- Improve documentation and operational processes, and evaluate responsible use of generative AI tools.
What they ask for
- Programming experience in at least one modern language, such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
- Experience with tools for automation, including building, testing, releasing, or monitoring.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Python scripting.
- Experience with highly concurrent, high-throughput systems and complex distributed systems.
Pay
99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
AI focus
Evaluate opportunities to responsibly integrate generative artificial intelligence tools to augment productivity and output quality.
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