Amazon
Systems Development Engineer , Cryptography and Identity Management
$151K–$205K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years designing or architecting systems; preferred: 1+ years development/programming/scripting experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).
- Visa sponsorship
- The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance; upon starting, Amazon will sponsor a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
About the job
Operate and improve AWS cryptography and identity systems, resolve technical issues for demanding customers, and develop scalable security services.
What you'll do
- Operate Cryptography and Identity systems and address operational issues.
- Work with large customers to address needs across AWS services and improve their experience.
- Design, build, and improve distributed security systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional).
- Programming experience in at least one modern language, such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
- 2+ years of experience designing or architecting new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
- Knowledge of networking, security, databases, and operating systems (Unix, Linux, and/or Windows).
Nice to have
- 1+ years of development/programming/scripting language experience (Python/Java/Bash/Perl).
- Knowledge of software, hardware, and network development lifecycle practices; or experience leading delivery of complex software or computing infrastructure to customers.
Pay
151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby, Bash
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