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Base Salary
$168k - $227k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, build, deploy, and operate AWS Frontier AI services in GovCloud and isolated regions.
- Design and implement massively scalable distributed systems and solutions across thousands of devices.
- Build automation and streamline operational processes, including support for security campaigns, host patching, blocked software remediation, and parity programs.
- Troubleshoot complex Linux, networking, systems, and operational issues and lead technical post-mortem discussions.
- Own technical strategy and architectural decisions, make data-driven decisions, and lead resolution of complex technical issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering excellence through code reviews, design reviews, and best practices.
- Work cross-functionally with partner teams and government customers to resolve contentious technical issues and improve customer experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or CSSLP certification.
- At least 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience.
- At least 5 years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
- At least 5 years of experience leading the design or architecture of new and existing systems, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or engineering team leader.
- Current, active US Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility or above.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or commensurate agency-specific clearance after starting.
- Preferred: at least 5 years of full software development life-cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, mental health support, a medical advice line, and flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units are included in the Amazon package.
- Amazon offers work-life flexibility, mentorship, knowledge-sharing, learning experiences, and career-development resources.
- Application deadline is September 14, 2026; the role is based in Denver, Colorado, USA.
About Amazon
Amazon builds and operates a global e-commerce marketplace, logistics network, and consumer devices, and provides cloud computing via AWS for businesses and developers. The company earns revenue from online retail, third‑party seller services, subscriptions like Prime, advertising, and AWS usage. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, it is publicly traded on NASDAQ (AMZN) and serves customers in dozens of countries.