System Dev Eng II – AMZ010187

Amazon is hiring a System Dev Eng II – AMZ010187 in Denver, United States. It pays $129k-$175k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include SQL, MySQL and Oracle.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Build automation tools, support distributed infrastructure, and troubleshoot software and system failures.

SQLMySQLOracleSQL ServerLinuxUnixWindows

system-administrationautomationtroubleshootingdatabase-managementdistributed-systems

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Employer: Amazon Data Services Inc.
Offered Position: System Development Engineer II – AMZ010187
Job Location: Denver, CO
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

Basic 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) supporting and maintaining database servers including MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent
database; and (3) troubleshooting systemic problems in a Windows, Linux, or Unix based
environment

40 hours/week, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Salary Range $129,200 - $174,800

Preferred qualifications

Please see job description and 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.

How we rate this

System Dev Eng II – AMZ010187 at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

System Dev Eng II – AMZ010187 is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $129k-$175k a year.
The role is based in US, CO, Denver.
The job was posted on July 31, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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System AdministrationAutomationTroubleshootingDatabase ManagementDistributed SystemsSQLMySQLOracle

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