System Development Engineer macOS, Client Engineering
Amazon
About the position The Enterprise Engineering organization manages one of the largest macOS client fleets in the world, focusing on raising Amazon's security bar while ensuring a smooth productivity experience for end users. This team builds and manages...
Job description
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and solve issues in a globally scaled enterprise environmentmacOS client management — patching, OS updates, configuration profile deployments, and MDM policy enforcementMaintain client management service infrastructure hosted in AWSContribute to automation efforts with a primary focus on the macOS client fleetRequirements
Deep understanding of macOS internals — launchd, system extensions, kernel extensions (kexts), APFS, Gatekeeper, XProtect, TCC (Transparency, Consent & Control)Proficiency with Apple's security frameworks — Secure Boot, System Integrity Protection (SIP), notarization, code signing, and Endpoint Security frameworkExperience with macOS upgrade lifecycle management (major OS migrations at fleet scale)Hands-on experience with Jamf Pro (or similar MDM: Kandji, Mosyle, Fleet)Proficiency with Apple Business Manager (ABM), Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), and Volume Purchase Program (VPP)Configuration Profile creation and management (.mobileconfig, MDM payloads)Experience with DEPNotify, Setup Assistant customization, and zero-touch deployment workflows5+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceKnowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, RubyNice-to-haves
Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or JavaExperience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodologyBenefits
sign-on paymentsrestricted stock units (RSUs)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) matchingpaid time offparental leave