Network Development Engineer Intern

Amazon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking highly motivated Network Development Engineer interns in Sydney, Australia. You will help deploy and automate networks across global datacenters, contributing to scalable infrastructure while collaborating with automation teams.

The 12-week internship (Dec 2026 – Mar 2027) requires penultimate-year students in Computer Science or Networking, with knowledge of BGP/OSPF and scripting in Python/Perl/Shell.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student (graduating 2027) in Computer Science, Networking or related field.
• Knowledge of IP Networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF) and RS technologies.
• Experience scripting in Python, Perl or Shell.

Responsibilities

• Deploy network infrastructure across fabrics supporting multiple services.
• Scale and automate network across global datacenters; include existing footprints and greenfield locations.
• Drive network design scaling to meet customer demand and create simple deployment processes.
• Work with internal customers on designs/solutions from concept to production.
• Update network standards and ensure deployment to standards.
• Implement changes on the network and collaborate with automation teams.

Skills

BGP knowledge

OSPF knowledge

Scripting (Python, Perl, Shell)

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science/Networking

Job description

Description

Amazon is the worlds most customer centric company and is looking to hire highly motivated, best-in‑class Network Engineers to help deploy and automate one of the worlds largest and complex networks. With Amazon Web Services, our goal is to become The Infrastructure Platform to the world. Our customers demand the highest quality and reliability for their services. We are expanding at a tremendous rate it is our responsibility to maintain quality and reliability while developing innovative ways to automate the scaling of our network. Network Deployment & Scaling caters for growing our existing network, and building future ones. This is increasingly achieved through automation and a deep understanding of multiple fabrics to never leave a packet behind.

Key job responsibilities

As a Network Development Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will:

• Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that supports the Amazon Retail Service, Kindle, Payments and multiple AWS services.
• Deploy, scale and automate our network across multiple global datacenters. This includes existing footprints and greenfield locations.
• Drive scaling of current network designs to meet the demand of our customers.
• Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.
• Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.
• Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
• Create and implement changes on the network.
• Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to scale at unprecedented volume.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently in your penultimate year (graduating 2027) of a BSc or Masters degree in Computer Science, Networking or related field
• Knowledge of IP Networking fundamentals such as BGP, OSPF and other R&S technologies
• Experience scripting in languages such as Python, Perl or Shell

Preferred Qualifications

• Amazon values knowledge of Accessibility in relation to its products, devices, services, websites or environments, so as to be usable by people with disabilities
• Analytical skills
• Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment
• Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
• Able to handle ambiguous or vaguely defined challenges and articulate technical solutions through abstract thinking
• Must be able to integrate and work well as part of a team

Please note that Amazon internships require full‑time commitment during the duration of the internship. The duration of the internship will run over a consecutive 12 weeks from December 2026 - March 2027. Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: 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.