System Development Engineer, Production and Post Production Technology, Amazon MGM Studios
Job ID: 10441262 | Amazon Development Centre (London) Limited
Do you want to revolutionize how film and television content is created? Are you passionate about building cloud infrastructure that powers the future of media production? You will work with AWS services to solve complex technical challenges that directly impact award‑winning productions. The Studio in the Cloud (SITC) Production Platform Engineering team builds and maintains the infrastructure that enables productions to perform Editorial, Dailies, Color, Conform, VFX, Sound, QC, Mastering, and Delivery entirely in AWS.
Key job responsibilities
* Build new cloud-native capabilities for VFX rendering and management, sound mixing, QC, mastering, delivery, and remote production workflows
* Improve and scale existing Editorial, Dailies, Color, and Conform workflows supporting active productions
* Translate complex post-production workflows into infrastructure-as-code using CloudFormation or CDK
* Troubleshoot production‑impacting issues across the full stack—from network configurations to application‑level bugs—diving as deep as needed to unblock creative teams
* Design and implement solutions using AWS compute, storage, and networking services optimized for high‑throughput media workloads
* Build secure infrastructure following AWS best practices for encryption (at‑rest and in‑transit), IAM policies, VPC design, and authentication mechanisms
* Collaborate with Product Management and internal Production Technology teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
* Automate operational tasks and build self‑service tools that empower production teams
About the team
The Production Platform Engineering team sits at the intersection of entertainment and technology. We support productions ranging from episodic series to feature films, ensuring creative teams have the tools and infrastructure they need to deliver world‑class content. Our work directly impacts release schedules, creative quality, and the ability of Amazon Studios to compete at the highest levels of the industry.
Basic Qualifications
* Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
* Experience (non‑internship) in professional software development
* Experience designing or architecting systems with design patterns, reliability, and scaling
* Experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands‑on systems engineering
* 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
Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. We value a diverse workforce and protect your privacy and data security. Contact us for accommodations if needed.
Posted: June 3, 2026 (Updated 4 days ago)
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