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# System Development Engineer macOS, Client Engineering

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,200.0 - $174,800.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Software Troubleshooting, Casper Suite, U-Boot, User Accounts, Golang
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usee935684e385117d23373c9a3d0a7ba3/eaa

## About the Role

Deep understanding of macOS internals - launchd, system extensions, kernel extensions (kexts), APFS, Gatekeeper, XProtect, TCC (Transparency, Consent & Control)
Proficiency with Apple's security frameworks - Secure Boot, System Integrity Protection (SIP), notarization, code signing, and Endpoint Security framework
Experience with macOS upgrade lifecycle management (major OS migrations at fleet scale)
MDM & Fleet Management Tools
Hands-on experience with Jamf Pro (or similar MDM: Kandji, Mosyle, Fleet)
Proficiency with Apple Business Manager (ABM), Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), and Volume Purchase Program (VPP)
Configuration Profile creation and management (.mobileconfig, MDM payloads)
Experience with DEPNotify, Setup Assistant customization, and zero-touch deployment workflows
Basic Qualifications

 - 5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
 - 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
Preferred Qualifications

 - Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
 - Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

## Description

Enterprise Engineering organization manages one of the largest macOS client fleets in the world. Our focus is to consistently raise Amazon's security bar while ensuring a smooth productivity experience for our end users. We are a team of builders managing the solutions for Amazon's global macOS client fleets. We use AWS products to evolve traditional enterprise tools and services at a large scale.
We are looking for a Systems Development Engineer with extensive macOS knowledge of Fleet Management, troubleshooting expertise, development background, and strong knowledge of macOS performance troubleshooting. If you are passionate about technology, enjoy working with others, and like to solve technical challenges, keep reading. In this role, you and your team will directly influence Amazon's macOS experience roadmap. You will use native AWS services, external 3rd party services, and DevOps patterns to manage a growing fleet of macOS client devices. This is a hands-on position where your daily activities include macOS administration, integrations, developing tools and automation, root cause analysis, performance analysis, and maintaining service infrastructures. You will contribute to operations and development activities as we build the next generation of macOS management tools.
Every day will bring new and exciting opportunities. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Troubleshoot and solve issues in a globally scaled enterprise environment
macOS client management - patching, OS updates, configuration profile deployments, and MDM policy enforcement
Maintain client management service infrastructure hosted in AWS
Contribute to automation efforts with a primary focus on the macOS client fleet, macOS Platform Expertise


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