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Optics Systems Engineer, Optics Systems Engineering

AmazonMcLean, VAL6 LeadSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you will help deliver best-in-class physical security systems at one of the world’s largest access-control platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations, automate routine tasks, and resolve technically complex issues before they affect customers. You’ll dive into service interdependencies, root causes, and region-specific configurations to drive reliable, scalable solutions. This position offers the chance to work at scale on security-critical infrastructure, with opportunities for growth and cutting-edge problem solving. You will join a mission-driven team that values learning, inclusion, and shaping secure experiences for millions of users. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance401(k) matchingpaid time offparenteral leaveRSUssign-on payments ResponsibilitiesDeep dive to root cause of customer issues and investigate metrics trendsCollaborate with development to automate manual tasks and improve fleet maintenance toolingIdentify and resolve issues impacting major services before they affect customersAnalyze service interdependencies and region-specific configurations to locate problem sourcesContinuously learn from industry-leading engineers and explore new approaches Key requirements4+ years of SRE, systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security administration, or network administration experienceBachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experienceExperience in any of: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Bash, Shell or equivalentExperience in systems engineeringproblem-solvingcollaborationcuriosityPythonJavanetworking knowledge (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)