Principal Engineer, Distributed Systems

Quick Facts

• Role: Principal / Senior Principal Engineer, Distributed Systems
• Focus: Set technical direction and architect next-generation distributed infrastructure systems at hyperscale

Description

You will lead strategic architecture and engineering strategy for AWS infrastructure systems, influencing decisions across the full infrastructure lifecycle. The work spans distributed power utilization and capacity planning, supply chain automation, fleet and infrastructure security across the lifecycle, and network architecture that connects global data centers at scale. You will mentor technical leads, raise the engineering bar, and partner with senior leadership across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic technical projects and architect next-generation infrastructure systems at AWS scale
• Lead architecture and engineering strategy across one or more domains: power utilization, supply chain automation, infrastructure security, or network engineering
• Drive large-scale architectural transformations and define technical standards
• Partner with senior leadership across multiple organizations to shape cross-organizational product and technical strategy
• Mentor and guide engineers while solving complex technical challenges hands-on
• Work cross-functionally across Infrastructure Services specializations (capacity planning to fleet security)
• Recruit and grow the engineering community
• Drive engineering excellence and operational culture across products and teams
• Balance deep technical expertise with strong analytical decision-making

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, optional Supplemental life, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave