Server Engineer | Data Center Operations, Data Center Operations

Role summary

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The Server Engineer supports Amazon data center operations by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, networking equipment, and related infrastructure. Candidates are generally expected to have experience with Linux or Windows server administration, hardware diagnostics, networking fundamentals, cabling, and system monitoring. Familiarity with data center procedures, ticketing systems, scripting, and information-security practices is valuable. The role requires strong problem-solving ability, careful documentation, effective communication, and a commitment to operational excellence. Engineers may work shifts, respond to incidents, perform physical tasks, and follow strict safety and change-control procedures. Japanese-language capability may be important for local coordination, while English skills are often useful in Amazon's international environment.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online retail, logistics, digital media, cloud computing, devices, and artificial-intelligence services. Founded in 1994, it serves consumers, businesses, developers, and public-sector organizations worldwide. Amazon Web Services is one of its major businesses, providing computing, storage, database, networking, and other cloud services from large-scale data centers. The company is known for customer focus, rapid innovation, operational discipline, and data-driven decision-making. Employees are typically expected to take ownership, investigate problems deeply, simplify processes, and deliver reliable results. In Japan, Amazon operates retail, logistics, advertising, and cloud infrastructure businesses, with opportunities across engineering, operations, corporate functions, and technical support. Benefits and compensation vary by role, employment type, seniority, and location.