Description As a Systems Development Engineer on the Continuous Infrastructure Automation Onboardings (CIAO) team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how Amazon's global Operations network is accessed and configured. Our team is building next-generation infrastructure automation tools that reduce network onboarding time from weeks to minutes, enabling rapid innovation across Amazon's worldwide Operations facilities. You'll have the opportunity to work on Network Connectivity Controls (NC2), our greenfield platform that's reimagining network segmentation through "paved paths" and automated security policies. This initiative combines network onboarding as code principles with enterprise-scale automation to deliver self-service network provisioning capabilities. In this role, you'll architect and develop solutions that directly impact Amazon's operational efficiency, working with modern technologies including CDK, TypeScript, and cloud-native services. You'll collaborate with teams across Amazon Operations to build intuitive APIs and UI experiences that abstract complex networking concepts into simple, secure interfaces. Our team values innovation and customer obsession - we're looking for engineers who can help us achieve our vision of same-day, frictionless network onboarding while maintaining the highest security standards. This is an excellent opportunity to work on greenfield projects that are transforming how Amazon's vast operational network infrastructure is managed and secured. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will - Lead the design and implementation of next-generation network automation platforms (like NC2) that enable self-service network provisioning across Amazon's global Operations facilities, reducing onboarding time from weeks to minutes. - Drive architectural decisions and build scalable APIs and infrastructure-as-code solutions that abstract complex networking concepts into simple, secure interfaces for our customers. - Partner with Security and Network teams to implement standardized network patterns and automated security controls, ensuring solutions meet Amazon's operational standards while maintaining rapid deployment capabilities. - Provide technical leadership in transforming customer requirements into elegant solutions, mentor team members, and drive operational excellence through metrics-driven improvements and automated operations. A day in the life An engineer on the CIA Onboardings team owns project lifecycles from requirement gathering to delivery. They will, at times, wear many hats. Engineers on CIAO work with product and NDE stakeholders to build the right products for customers. In terms of technology, CIAO engineers embrace change, including leveraging AI concepts in designs and tooling in implementation. Additionally, CIAO engineers familiarize themselves with the business domain of network automation. Engineers on the CIAO team participate in planning and scrum meetings, communicate progress updates clearly. They genuinely enjoy the process of learning and developing new applications. Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Maternity and Parental Leave Options - Paid Time Off (PTO) - 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team Our team consists of highly talented engineers who recognize the importance of their products, who value a strong team culture, who boldly discuss ideas with senior and principal engineers, and who benefit from a balanced, work-life harmony. If you're interested in growing in your technical and leadership skills while building something impactful for our customers, please reach out! Basic Qualifications - Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Experience with Linux/Unix - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes Preferred Qualifications - Experience with distributed systems at scale - Experience utilizing AWS cloud solutions in a DevOps environment - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems) 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. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/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.