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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Development Engineer, Frontier Amazon Dedicated Cloud (A - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $151,200.0 - $204,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Business Process Modeling, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby, Rust (Programming Language), Computer Network Technologies, AI Platforms, Build Process, Golang - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9239123/systems-development-engineer-frontier-amazon-dedicated-cloud-a ## About the Role * Be great fun to work with. Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun. * Have strong Linux & Networking Fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with Linux, preferably in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues. * Have strong software and systems skills. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working with systems in a large scale, distributed environment. You understand networking technology and how servers and networks inter-relate. You are comfortable facilitating deep-dive troubleshooting and leading technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues., Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of 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 - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph, Experience with distributed systems at scale ## Description We are seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer who can think big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible! A successful Systems Development Engineer III joining the team will be an innovator, building solutions and working closely with Amazon's largest and most demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a suite of Frontier AI services in GovCloud and isolated environments. They will drive the resolution of technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work., * Love to solve problems. The ideal candidate will love leading teams to solve difficult technical problems related to AWS service builds and operations in GovCloud and isolated environments. You have a solid understanding of systems design, operations, automation, and process improvement. * Think Big. The ideal candidate will work on projects building and deploying solutions across GovCloud and isolated regions. You will strive to build a culture to improve and streamline processes to allow for work on a massive scale. A day in the life As a Systems Development Engineer III in Frontier ADC, you will build innovative solutions, expand services into GovCloud and isolated regions, and improve our operations to provide resiliency and the best experience for our customers. You influence technical strategy and architectural decisions within the team and with partner teams and make data-driven decisions. Successful candidates will be expected to show leadership on strong Bias for Action, Invent and Simplify, Insist on the Highest Standards, and Deliver Results. You will develop, build, and operate AWS Frontier AI services that enable customers to leverage generative AI and agentic capabilities in secure environments. Our engineering teams support services running in GovCloud and isolated regions, creating unique engineering challenges and opportunities for innovation. The Frontier ADC team is responsible for diving deep to resolve operational challenges, innovating to automate operational tasks, building solutions for our customers, supporting execution of various security campaigns (blocked software, host patching), and parity programs. As a Systems Development Engineer III you will: * Work cross-functionally to foster a constructive dialogue, harmonize discordant views, and lead the resolution of contentious issues.