Systems Development Engineer III, Bespoke Solutions

Our Engineering Philosophy

At AWS, we "work backwards" — we start with the customer and work our way back to the technology. Senior engineers at this level are expected not just to execute, but to define what needs to be built and why. We're looking for systems engineers who can synthesize complex operational and compliance requirements into clear infrastructure strategies, move fast with high judgment, and continuously raise the bar for what's possible in some of the world's most demanding environments.

This role will sit in our new headquarters in Northern Virginia, where Amazon will invest $2.5 billion dollars, occupy 4 million square feet of energy efficient office space, and create at least 25,000 new full‑time jobs. Our employees and the neighboring community will also benefit from the associated investments from the Commonwealth including infrastructure updates, public transportation improvements, and new access to Reagan National Airport.

• A challenger and motivator — You embrace hard problems and drive innovative automated solutions. Personal and professional growth is part of your everyday mindset, and you bring that energy to your teammates as well.
• A clear and compelling communicator — You can articulate designs and complex concepts to audiences ranging from interns to directors, through well‑documented code, written artifacts, and verbal communication.
• Curious and contrarian when it counts — You're not a path follower by default. You're comfortable taking a contrarian viewpoint when it genuinely serves the customer, and you actively seek out new approaches and perspectives.
• A proactive, long‑term thinker — You think critically about growth, scale, and global demand. You consider the full range of choices and outcomes before committing, and you help your team do the same.
• Patient and persistent — You understand that global impact is an iterative process. You operate with an ingrained improvement loop: setting goals based on customer feedback, designing solutions, executing, refining, and continuously raising the bar.

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.

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. Our senior members enjoy one‑on‑one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring…