CareerPlan

Principal Engineer & Senior Principal Engineer, Distributed Systems, Distributed Systems

Seattle, Washington, United StatesFull-time$200k–$311k2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22

Core

Architecting and leading the intelligent systems layer that powers AWS data centers, optimizing power utilization, automating supply chains, securing infrastructure, and defining network architectures at hyperscale.

Role type

Principal/Senior Principal Distributed Systems Engineer (Infrastructure Strategy)

Builds

Intelligent systems for data center operations, supply chain automation, fleet security, and network architecture

Domain

Cloud Infrastructure / Distributed Systems / Data Center Operations

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Distributed systems architecture, High-performance system design, Scalability engineering, Technical leadership, Cross-functional strategy, Mentorship, System security, Network engineering, Capacity planning, Supply chain automation

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Technologies

AWS Infrastructure stack, Distributed computing frameworks, Security infrastructure tools, Network orchestration platforms

Responsibilities

Architect next-generation infrastructure systems at AWS scale, Lead architecture and engineering strategy across domains like power and security, Drive large-scale architectural transformations, Partner with senior leadership to shape cross-organizational strategy, Mentor technical leads and engineers, Scout and recruit top technical talent, Shape technical direction for critical production infrastructure systems