The AI/ML Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) team is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to our customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving field, leveraging the power of cloud computing and the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies. With a focus on expanding AI/ML services across air-gapped cloud regions, driving automation investments, and delivering open-source solutions, we are at the forefront of innovation. Our team is committed to enabling customers to harness the full potential of AI/ML technologies, empowering them to achieve their objectives with greater efficiency, collaboration, and service utilization.
A successful Systems Development Engineer II joining the team will work closely with Amazon’s largest and most demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a full suite of AWS AI/ML services in air-gapped cloud environments. They will dive deeply into technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience. The ideal candidate will…
– Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is “Work hard. Have fun. Make history”. The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun.
– Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.
– Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love using technology to solve difficult technical problems related to AI/ML service builds and operations in air-gapped cloud environments. You have a solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement.
– Think Big. The ideal candidate will build and deploy solutions across ADC partitions and regions. You will strive to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
– You design and deliver technology solutions that solve difficult problems related to AI/ML service builds and operations primarily in ADC partitions and regions.
– You identify and solve ambiguous problems, architectural deficiencies, or areas where systems hinder the innovation of other teams.
– You improve the resiliency, cost, performance, business, or customer value of AI/ML systems you own, enabling other builders through your work.
– You collaborate with AI/ML service teams, influencing them to meet shared goals and raise awareness of ADC constraints.
– You contribute to technical project definition, scoping, and prioritization discussions for AI/ML initiatives, working autonomously and seeking direction as needed.
– You identify and mitigate extant risks in AI/ML systems you own, improving engineering and operational processes within your team and other teams.
– You understand and follow ADC policies for information handling, access controls, and compliance requirements within ADC partitions.
– You foster a constructive dialogue with AI/ML customers and partner teams, clearly communicating and seeking professional resolutions.
– You participate in mentoring efforts and lead reviews of architecture, design, operations, and processes for your AI/ML team.
A day in the life
Engineers in this role will work on automation, development, and operations to support AWS AI/ML services for US government customers in isolated, air-gapped cloud environments. They will work in an agile environment, attend daily standup, and collaborate closely with AI/ML teammates. They will work on exciting challenges at scale and tackle unsolved problems. They will support the U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies to implement innovative AI/ML solutions and solve unique technical problems.
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Denver, CO, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
– Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
– Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– 5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
– Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
– Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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