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Linux System Engineer jobs qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa and E-3 visa categories, making employer sponsorship straightforward for candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree. Roles managing RHEL, kernel-level configurations, or large-scale infrastructure are well-established in DOL Labor Condition Application filings across technology, finance, and defense sectors.
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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.
At AWS, we are on a mission to build the next generation technology that will transform the way our Data Center Services Procurement teams operate to deliver to our ambitious build plan. As a System Development Engineer in Data Center Procurement Governance (DCPG), you will play a critical role in turning that vision into reality.
As a Systems Development Engineer, you will lead and drive global initiatives that empower the Data Center Sourcing and Procurement team (DCSP) to operate more efficiently and effectively. This includes creating and maintaining system integrations and enhancements; establishing mechanisms to enable teams to consistently deliver against defined standards globally; managing system standards and improvements for global internal and external users; auditing the team’s metrics to identify and address trends or issues; and supporting the introduction of new technology that enables greater efficiencies within the Procurement Lifecycle.
Key job responsibilities
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Software development and System design - design and develop high quality, maintainable and efficient solutions. Analyze complex business requirements to architect scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems. Identify and recommend optimal technologies and frameworks to ensure long-term reliability and performance.
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Automated Testing, Deployment - ensure comprehensiveness, end to end to ensure reliability and stability of deployed systems
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Develop and maintain ETL pipelines in Spark to transform and load metrics into the Data lake.
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Optimize SQL queries for fast, cost-efficient access by AI systems and Analytics.
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Collaborate and Knowledge Sharing - work cross functionally with product managers and other engineers, communicate technical concepts effectively, contribute to the team's knowledge base and documentation
You will operate effectively in an ambiguous environment and drives structure without constraining business objectives. You have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion.
As this role will influence global team members, you are a highly collaborative player and able to influence without authority while also being able to work with significant autonomy.
To be successful, you must balance being analytical with getting things done, be a team player that is highly customer and improvement focused.
A day in the life
You'll drive technical initiatives across multiple time zones. Your responsibilities span troubleshooting system issues, executing development projects, and solving complex integration challenges. You'll own data pipeline projects, implement ETL workflows, and maintain production systems for procurement operations and GenAI projects. You'll apply CI/CD practices, infrastructure-as-code principles, and data visualization techniques to deliver strategic problem-solving and system optimization across the organization. You'll participate in design discussions, code reviews, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. You'll work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input.
About the team
Data Center Procurement Governance (DCPG) operates globally through five core programs. This role is part of the Systems Engineering & Analytics team, which defines the strategy and roadmap for procurement’s IT infrastructure. The team advises on future uses of technology including genAI application in procurement operations and manages the procurement platform for supplier onboarding and RFX. They manage projects to drive process improvements and efficiencies through automation, dashboards, data visualization, and systems integration.
Other global programs include: Amazon Customer Excellence System (ACES), Risk & Compliance, Supplier Risk, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- 3+ years of software development, or 3+ years of systems engineering experience
- Experience with one or more query language (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, SparkSQL, Scala), data warehousing and building ETL pipelines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building services using AWS products
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
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.
At AWS, we are on a mission to build the next generation technology that will transform the way our Data Center Services Procurement teams operate to deliver to our ambitious build plan. As a System Development Engineer in Data Center Procurement Governance (DCPG), you will play a critical role in turning that vision into reality.
As a Systems Development Engineer, you will lead and drive global initiatives that empower the Data Center Sourcing and Procurement team (DCSP) to operate more efficiently and effectively. This includes creating and maintaining system integrations and enhancements; establishing mechanisms to enable teams to consistently deliver against defined standards globally; managing system standards and improvements for global internal and external users; auditing the team’s metrics to identify and address trends or issues; and supporting the introduction of new technology that enables greater efficiencies within the Procurement Lifecycle.
Key job responsibilities
-
Software development and System design - design and develop high quality, maintainable and efficient solutions. Analyze complex business requirements to architect scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems. Identify and recommend optimal technologies and frameworks to ensure long-term reliability and performance.
-
Automated Testing, Deployment - ensure comprehensiveness, end to end to ensure reliability and stability of deployed systems
-
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines in Spark to transform and load metrics into the Data lake.
-
Optimize SQL queries for fast, cost-efficient access by AI systems and Analytics.
-
Collaborate and Knowledge Sharing - work cross functionally with product managers and other engineers, communicate technical concepts effectively, contribute to the team's knowledge base and documentation
You will operate effectively in an ambiguous environment and drives structure without constraining business objectives. You have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion.
As this role will influence global team members, you are a highly collaborative player and able to influence without authority while also being able to work with significant autonomy.
To be successful, you must balance being analytical with getting things done, be a team player that is highly customer and improvement focused.
A day in the life
You'll drive technical initiatives across multiple time zones. Your responsibilities span troubleshooting system issues, executing development projects, and solving complex integration challenges. You'll own data pipeline projects, implement ETL workflows, and maintain production systems for procurement operations and GenAI projects. You'll apply CI/CD practices, infrastructure-as-code principles, and data visualization techniques to deliver strategic problem-solving and system optimization across the organization. You'll participate in design discussions, code reviews, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. You'll work cross-functionally to help drive business decisions with your technical input.
About the team
Data Center Procurement Governance (DCPG) operates globally through five core programs. This role is part of the Systems Engineering & Analytics team, which defines the strategy and roadmap for procurement’s IT infrastructure. The team advises on future uses of technology including genAI application in procurement operations and manages the procurement platform for supplier onboarding and RFX. They manage projects to drive process improvements and efficiencies through automation, dashboards, data visualization, and systems integration.
Other global programs include: Amazon Customer Excellence System (ACES), Risk & Compliance, Supplier Risk, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- 3+ years of software development, or 3+ years of systems engineering experience
- Experience with one or more query language (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL, SparkSQL, Scala), data warehousing and building ETL pipelines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building services using AWS products
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- 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.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Linux System Engineer
Map your Linux certifications to LCA job duties
RHCE, LPIC, and CompTIA Linux+ credentials strengthen your specialty occupation case by tying your skills directly to the job duties your employer lists on the LCA. Gaps between your cert stack and the posted role description are a common source of Requests for Evidence.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for Linux System Engineer or related infrastructure roles. Prior LCA activity signals an established sponsorship process, reducing the back-and-forth that slows down first-time sponsoring employers.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the posted role's location and job duties through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which wage level applies. Employers must certify compliance on the LCA, and an offer structured below the applicable prevailing wage will trigger a DOL deficiency notice before your petition even reaches USCIS.
Document system administration scope in your resume
Adjudicators evaluating specialty occupation claims look for evidence that the role requires a directly related degree. Quantify your infrastructure scope, such as the number of servers managed or uptime responsibilities, to show the complexity that justifies a theoretical and practical application of computer science.
Ask your employer about cap-exempt filing options
If your offer comes from a university research lab, nonprofit research organization, or affiliated entity, the H-1B petition may qualify as cap-exempt. Cap-exempt employers can file at any point in the year and skip the annual selection process entirely, which is a material difference in your start-date timeline.
Prepare for the PERM audit if pursuing a green card
Linux System Engineer roles frequently attract DOL audit requests during PERM labor certification because the occupation is in high demand. Your employer's recruitment records, including rejected applicant logs and job posting dates, must align precisely with the approved job description to survive an audit without delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux System Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience without a degree requirement can struggle at adjudication. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, such as kernel tuning, automation scripting, or large-scale RHEL administration, inherently require that theoretical foundation.
Which visa categories are available to Linux System Engineers seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path and covers the broadest range of employers. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has its own annual allocation and no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals can apply under the H-1B1 visa. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals, but Linux System Engineer is not a named profession on the USMCA list, so TN is not an applicable option for this role.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Linux System Engineer visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for infrastructure and systems engineering roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the LCA process. This cuts out the time spent educating employers who have never sponsored before and reduces the risk of an offer falling through over process unfamiliarity.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS generally requires the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. A three-year degree from Australia, India, or the UK may qualify if combined with one additional year of relevant post-secondary education or if a credential evaluation organization formally equates it to a U.S. bachelor's. Submit a foreign credential evaluation with your petition to avoid a Request for Evidence on this point.
Can a Linux System Engineer self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
A direct self-petition is possible under the EB-1A extraordinary ability category if you can demonstrate sustained national or international recognition, but that standard is demanding for most systems engineers. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver is a more realistic option if your work has benefited a U.S. national interest sector, such as critical infrastructure or defense. Most Linux System Engineers pursue employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 through PERM labor certification.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Linux System Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.