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System Development Engineer II - AMZ10225528

US, VA, HerndonWorkplace not specifiedChecked Oct 18, 2026
DISCLOSED COMPENSATION

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$129,200.00 – $174,800.00annual base · USD
Base pay range
$129,200.00 – $174,800.00annual base
Stock / equity per year
Not disclosed
Annual bonus / commission
Not disclosed
Signing bonus
Not disclosed
Total compensation
Full package not disclosed

This is an employer’s advertised base range. Your offer may depend on experience, level and location. Unspecified equity and bonuses are unknown; they are not counted as zero.

About this role

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Employer: AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. Offered Position: System Development Engineer II Job Location: Herndon, Virginia Job Number: AMZ10225528 Position Responsibilities: Build tools that automate and streamline processes to make fleet operations more efficient. Respond to large scale events involving these fleets. Diagnose and fix critical software and system failures. Serve as a mentor and resource to other engineers and assist in training new engineers. Provide first line of defense daytime support for operational tickets for all software development teams within the organization. Propose, drive and implement technical solutions for automation, efficiency and scalability. Partner with the software development teams to support corporate infrastructure systems and perform database queries (SQL) using Window, Linux, or Unix based operating systems and SQL Server databases. Provide support and technical consultation to Amazon internal customers. Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation. Employer will accept three years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services; (2) experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; (3) supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database; and (4) troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment. 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 $129,200/year to $174,800/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.#0000Basic qualifications Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a Systems Administrator, or a related occupation. Employer will accept three years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Bachelor's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) supporting large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services; (2) experience with programming languages including SQL, PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, PHP, or Ruby; (3) supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent database; and (4) troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based environment.#0000Preferred 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.

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