Amazon: Systems Engineer

To spearhead this initiative, we are actively seeking experienced systems engineers with a strong background in automation and operations. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the launch of the ESC in 2025, working closely with global AWS teams, and influencing the evolution of AWS services and technology. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. A day in the life Embark on a week filled with meaningful contributions to the operation and improvement of significant software systems. It's a humbling experience for you to contribute to the collective knowledge of the team, fostering a culture of mutual understanding. This week encapsulates your commitment to continuous learning and improvement, acknowledging that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the collective success of your team and the reliability of your software systems. Eligibility requirement * Fluency in written and spoken English is required. * Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union. * If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. GRUNDQUALIFIKATIONEN * This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state * Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering working with hardware, software, networking, operating systems * Experience scripting processes in a language such as Bash, Python, or Ruby * Solid understanding of Linux and networking, and able to troubleshoot and anticipate problems that affect the performance, reliability, or availability of software systems * Able to lead the creation, revision, and/or improvement of standard operational procedures (SOPs) and driving operational best practices BEVORZUGTE QUALIFIKATIONEN * Experience with monitoring frameworks (such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic or similar). * Experience actively mentoring junior engineers and working cross-organizationally and leading strategic team efforts requiring work from multiple team members * Experience supporting service in AWS or other cloud systems or services * Experience operating 24x7 high-availability, distributed software applications and performance tuning software applications and optimizing fleet utilization * Experience with Infrastructure as Code, (such as CDK, CloudFormation, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or similar) Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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 for more information.