Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington
Software Systems Engineer jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software across a market that stretches from entry-level associate engineers to principal and staff-level roles. The heaviest hiring happens in the Seattle metro, Bellevue, and the Puget Sound corridor, where Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon maintain large engineering organizations. The most in-demand specialties include embedded systems, distributed systems architecture, and DevOps platform engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
If you are a Developer with 3+ years experience and deep expertise in distributed systems and interested in micro-services, you'll want to talk to the Offers team.
Our systems are at the core of Amazon.com websites because we serve up the product and offering catalog containing billions of records. We are the authority for product information and critical purchasing data, such as availability and price. Offers team respond to trillions of requests per day from hundreds of internal clients that power the website and other customer interfaces, such as Kindle and Amazon Alexa. Our team owns software running in a distributed, high performance, high availability NoSQL data storage system with an inbuilt micro-service computing environment that calculates and vends product and offering information.
Our engineers are customer-focused, strong performance analysts, and good API designers. These skills help us define the bleeding edge for elegant, super-scalable services at Amazon.com.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have strong distributed systems and web services design and implementation experience. You should have a thorough understanding of Internet protocols and experience implementing services at scale. You should be somebody who enjoys working on owning software services, is customer-centric, and feels strongly not only about building good software but about making that software achieve its goals in operational reality.
Check out our team videos:
https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/jQ4JQeGDAfLpr18vlFCVjQ1Oll2usPd5b63saOCwyEd
About the team
As the vending surface of Catalog Systems, Offers team plays a key role in launching new business initiatives by providing design consultations, designing and implementing features crucial to the desired customer experience, and supporting resiliency and stability. Offers team is at the core of Amazon.com websites serving millions of requests per second at single digit millisecond latency. We are the authority for critical product and purchasing data such as availability and price. Our team owns software running in a distributed, highly performant, and highly available micro-service computing system containing billions of records. Our clients are hundreds of internal teams, businesses that contribute to the Amazon.com website and other customer interfaces such as Kindle and Amazon Alexa. We play an active role in providing design and consultation across Amazon to enable these business use-cases at Amazon.com’s scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
If you are a Developer with 3+ years experience and deep expertise in distributed systems and interested in micro-services, you'll want to talk to the Offers team.
Our systems are at the core of Amazon.com websites because we serve up the product and offering catalog containing billions of records. We are the authority for product information and critical purchasing data, such as availability and price. Offers team respond to trillions of requests per day from hundreds of internal clients that power the website and other customer interfaces, such as Kindle and Amazon Alexa. Our team owns software running in a distributed, high performance, high availability NoSQL data storage system with an inbuilt micro-service computing environment that calculates and vends product and offering information.
Our engineers are customer-focused, strong performance analysts, and good API designers. These skills help us define the bleeding edge for elegant, super-scalable services at Amazon.com.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have strong distributed systems and web services design and implementation experience. You should have a thorough understanding of Internet protocols and experience implementing services at scale. You should be somebody who enjoys working on owning software services, is customer-centric, and feels strongly not only about building good software but about making that software achieve its goals in operational reality.
Check out our team videos:
https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/jQ4JQeGDAfLpr18vlFCVjQ1Oll2usPd5b63saOCwyEd
About the team
As the vending surface of Catalog Systems, Offers team plays a key role in launching new business initiatives by providing design consultations, designing and implementing features crucial to the desired customer experience, and supporting resiliency and stability. Offers team is at the core of Amazon.com websites serving millions of requests per second at single digit millisecond latency. We are the authority for critical product and purchasing data such as availability and price. Our team owns software running in a distributed, highly performant, and highly available micro-service computing system containing billions of records. Our clients are hundreds of internal teams, businesses that contribute to the Amazon.com website and other customer interfaces such as Kindle and Amazon Alexa. We play an active role in providing design and consultation across Amazon to enable these business use-cases at Amazon.com’s scale.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Software Systems Engineer Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Insurance
- Aerospace & Defense
- Electronics & Hardware
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related engineering field
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing large-scale software systems or embedded applications
- Proficiency in one or more systems programming languages such as C++, Rust, Go, or Python
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, which dominate Washington employer stacks
- Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile or SAFe development methodologies
- Strong written communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration
Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software systems engineer in Washington?
Most software systems engineer roles in Washington require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, and Washington does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in aerospace and defense, including major Puget Sound contractors, frequently require or prefer candidates who can obtain a federal security clearance. Building a portfolio of systems-level projects, contributing to open-source infrastructure work, or completing a relevant internship in Washington's tech corridor strengthens applications considerably.
How much do software systems engineers make in Washington?
Software systems engineers in Washington earn a median of about $166,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,810 for the lowest 10% to over $255,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software systems engineers in Washington?
Employers hiring software systems engineers in Washington right now include Blue Origin, Meta, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's dense concentration of aerospace primes, hyperscale cloud providers, and enterprise software companies means demand for systems engineers is consistently high across multiple industry verticals.
Which Washington cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most software systems engineer openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue lead because of the headquarters presence of major cloud and enterprise software firms, while Redmond and the broader Eastside corridor add significant volume through aerospace, defense contracting, and semiconductor-adjacent employers anchored in the Puget Sound region.
Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 25% of software systems engineer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves code, architecture review, and documentation that travels well. The most remote-friendly sub-areas are cloud platform engineering and backend distributed systems, while embedded systems and hardware-adjacent roles typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software systems engineer in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior software engineer role at a Washington aerospace or cloud company, where structured new-grad programs provide mentorship and rotation across systems teams. Boeing, Amazon, and Microsoft all run established early-career engineering programs specifically for candidates without professional experience. Building projects that demonstrate systems thinking, such as a distributed application or a low-level networking tool, and earning a cloud certification from AWS or Azure gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to Washington's competitive entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly.
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