--- title: System Development Engineer, Tactical Automation Group description: Amazon is hiring for the System Development Engineer, Tactical Automation Group role in Austin, TX. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/system-development-engineer-tactical-automation-group-at-amazon-01a1214b-0cf4-77a5-9604-9364fb9aae2c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as System Development Engineer, Tactical Automation Group in Austin, TX. Pays $129.2K–$174.8K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgf8u1.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $129.2K/yr - $174.8K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time, Temporary | | **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $101,000 – $149,000 a year (median $131,000). ## Description The Tactical Automation Group (TAG) within Operations Infrastructure Services (OIS) is looking for an experienced Systems Development Engineer to join the team in Austin. TAG develops and operates the automation services that connect Amazon's 2,300+ fulfillment sites to the cloud. Our software orchestrates infrastructure deployments across thousands of AWS accounts, manages the lifecycle of network devices at fleet scale, and ensures every new site gets connectivity without human intervention. If our systems don't run, sites don't connect and packages don't move. We own multiple production services spanning site connectivity orchestration, device management, VPN automation, and infrastructure control plane operations. Our systems are built on AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Fargate, CloudFormation, CloudWAN) and operate across thousands of AWS accounts serving a global fleet. Key job responsibilities In the TAG team, the System Development Engineer (SysDE) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and secure operation of Amazon's FC solutions. The ideal candidate will: \- Identify business problems, gather data, propose solutions, and lead implementation across distributed automation services operating at fleet scale \- Design scalable backend systems and APIs that integrate with Amazon's network infrastructure \- Lead the development and maintenance of serverless control plane systems (using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Fargate, CloudFormation, CloudWAN) that orchestrate multi-account infrastructure deployments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance \- Partner closely with Network Engineering, site onboarding teams, and cross-functional infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, self-service, zero-touch solutions for network provisioning and management \- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure high availability of critical onboarding systems \- Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive testing and documentation A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners. 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: 1\. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 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 Tactical Automation Group, TAG, develops and operates the automation services that connect Amazon's 2,300+ fulfillment sites to the cloud. Our software orchestrates infrastructure deployments across thousands of AWS accounts, manages the lifecycle of network devices at fleet scale, and ensures every new site gets connectivity without human intervention. If our systems don't run, sites don't connect and packages don't move. ## 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 \- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience with distributed systems at scale \- Bachelor's degree \- Experience building services using AWS products 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . 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