Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Systems Development Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where Amazon Web Services, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large engineering operations that consistently hire for this role. Demand is strongest in cloud infrastructure automation, embedded systems for defense and aerospace, and distributed systems reliability engineering, with openings at every level from early-career to principal engineer. Colorado ranks among the most active markets in the country for systems-focused software and hardware engineering work. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: Nov 16, 2026
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon’s innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high-quality components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record of rapidly coming up to speed on new engineering disciplines, making impactful decisions within that space, and have experience gluing together components written by more specialized engineers to create a cohesive, well-running engineering product. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology – come help us make history!
What you will do: You will be a member of the HWEng Storage Systems team and will interact with engineers across the company to lead the development of AWS storage servers and devices. Key Responsibilities for this position include building and maintaining software services for data pipeline analytics, health dispositions and remediations, qualification, validation and testings.
Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS, combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for component customization that will directly benefit customers.
Why you will love it: You will work with engineers across the company to build next-generation storage servers. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on the results of your work.
Key job responsibilities
You will manage and own HDD systems in Amazon. You will create and utilize data analytics to monitor the health of hard drives and then deploy software solutions to improve. This includes OS level changes, automated testing, data analysis, operational dashboard generation, and new NPIs.
Problem solving is critical to this role. Given the size of the fleet a 1% occurrence happens millions of times. Can you figure out what happened and how to prevent it?
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
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, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: Nov 16, 2026
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon’s innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high-quality components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a proven track record of rapidly coming up to speed on new engineering disciplines, making impactful decisions within that space, and have experience gluing together components written by more specialized engineers to create a cohesive, well-running engineering product. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology – come help us make history!
What you will do: You will be a member of the HWEng Storage Systems team and will interact with engineers across the company to lead the development of AWS storage servers and devices. Key Responsibilities for this position include building and maintaining software services for data pipeline analytics, health dispositions and remediations, qualification, validation and testings.
Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS, combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for component customization that will directly benefit customers.
Why you will love it: You will work with engineers across the company to build next-generation storage servers. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on the results of your work.
Key job responsibilities
You will manage and own HDD systems in Amazon. You will create and utilize data analytics to monitor the health of hard drives and then deploy software solutions to improve. This includes OS level changes, automated testing, data analysis, operational dashboard generation, and new NPIs.
Problem solving is critical to this role. Given the size of the fleet a 1% occurrence happens millions of times. Can you figure out what happened and how to prevent it?
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
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, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems development engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in at least one systems programming language such as C, C++, or Rust
- Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed infrastructure or embedded systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud at an infrastructure level
- Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and software development lifecycle tooling
Systems Development Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems development engineer in Colorado?
Systems development engineering in Colorado does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering from an accredited program. Colorado's strong university pipeline, including programs at the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University, feeds directly into the state's aerospace, defense, and cloud infrastructure employers. Hands-on experience with systems programming or infrastructure engineering, gained through internships or open-source work, is typically what moves a candidate to an interview.
How much do systems development engineers make in Colorado?
Systems development engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $138,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,480 for the lowest 10% to over $213,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire systems development engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring systems development engineers in Colorado right now include Amazon Web Services, Amazon, and AtmosZero, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace and defense contractors alongside major cloud infrastructure operations means demand is broad and relatively stable across both commercial and government-adjacent sectors.
Which Colorado cities have the most systems development engineer jobs?
Denver and Loveland account for the largest share of systems development engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's primary tech and corporate hub, while Boulder draws heavily from university research ties and software-intensive startups, and Colorado Springs reflects the significant defense and aerospace contractor presence at installations like Schriever Space Force Base and Peterson Space Force Base.
How can I get hired as a systems development engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an internship or new-graduate program at one of Colorado's large technology or aerospace employers. Amazon Web Services, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon Technologies all run structured early-career programs that accept candidates without prior full-time engineering experience. Adjacent roles such as systems administrator, DevOps associate, or infrastructure support engineer at Colorado-based companies are common lateral entry points. Building a portfolio of infrastructure automation or embedded systems projects, particularly using C, Python, or cloud tooling, gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to these programs.
Where can I find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to systems development engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferences, and apply directly through each listing.
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