Optical Network Engineer: Data Center Connectivity & Innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to design and deploy optical networking for AWS data centers.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers, evaluate new optical technologies, and develop scalable solutions that meet demanding AWS requirements. The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork, documentation, and ongoing process improvements to reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 4+ years of Linux/Unix environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy optical network solutions that support data center connectivity and scalability across AWS global infrastructure
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to evaluate new optical hardware and software capabilities, and develop comprehensive implementation plans for network integration
• Develop and automate optical testing procedures to qualify optical modules and ensure they meet performance and reliability standards
• Partner with network operations teams to identify operational issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement improvements to quality and return merchandise authorization processes
• Create and maintain technical documentation that clearly communicates network designs, test results, and operational procedures to support team knowledge and best practices

Skills

Routing protocols

Linux/Unix

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or related

Job description

Amazon Development Centre Ireland Limited is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to design and deploy optical networking for AWS data centers.

You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers, evaluate new optical technologies, and develop scalable solutions that meet demanding AWS requirements. The role emphasizes cross‑functional teamwork, documentation, and ongoing process improvements to reliability and performance.