Entry Level Systems Development Engineer Jobs

New grad systems development engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship history can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Retail, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Amazon, AMD, and Dell Technologies hiring at this level now.

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Open roles7
Top stateTexas
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Systems Development Engineer 2
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Systems Development Engineer 2
Dell Technologies
Round Rock, Texas
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$106k - $138k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Systems Development Engineer I
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Systems Development Engineer I
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$99k - $160k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Systems Development Engineer II
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Systems Development Engineer II
Amazon.com
Herndon, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cybersecurity
DevOps
Automation QA
Security Engineering
$129k - $175k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Staff Software Development Engineer - Rust, Compilers, and GPU Systems (1)
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Staff Software Development Engineer - Rust, Compilers, and GPU Systems (1)
AMD
San Jose, California
Backend Engineering
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Systems Development Engineer
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Systems Development Engineer
Amazon.com
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
$99k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Systems Development Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon4 open roles
AMD1 open role
Dell Technologies1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces

Entry Level Systems Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level systems development engineer job?

Entry level systems development engineer roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on ability through GitHub repositories, personal projects, or internship work. Employers at this level look for proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, familiarity with Linux environments, and an understanding of CI/CD concepts. A well-documented portfolio and any cloud or infrastructure coursework give candidates a clear edge over applicants who rely on coursework alone.

Which companies hire entry level systems development engineers?

Companies hiring entry level systems development engineers right now include Amazon, AMD, and Dell Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this stage, hiring comes from a broad mix of large technology companies, cloud infrastructure providers, and fast-growing startups that build internal tooling teams from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level systems development engineer jobs?

Yes, though many postings still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements at the entry level. About 0% of entry level systems development engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates willing to work on-site will find a wider pool of options while fully remote positions do exist for strong applicants.

Are these new grad systems development engineer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior systems development engineer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a portfolio in lieu of professional history. Searching for 'junior' or 'new grad' alongside the title surfaces roles written with early-career candidates in mind.

Which industries hire the most entry level systems development engineers?

Entry Level systems development engineer roles concentrate in Retail, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate large-scale distributed systems that require continuous automation, tooling investment, and a steady pipeline of engineers to maintain and expand that infrastructure.