Cloud Network Automation Engineer II

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design, develop, and operate scalable software that manages Amazon's global network link lifecycle. You will own delivery from concept to deployment, collaborating with network and systems engineers to build highly available services.

The role emphasizes automation, reliability, and driving operational improvements. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to initiatives that

Qualifications

• Own the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions for Amazon's end-to-end link lifecycle infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical direction and improve reliability and automation.
• Drive projects from concept through deployment with independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and delivery of scalable software solutions that support Amazon's end-to-end link lifecycle infrastructure
• Define technical direction and architect systems that improve network reliability, automation, and operational efficiency at scale
• Drive projects from concept through deployment, making independent decisions on approach, prioritization, and trade-offs
• Build and maintain highly available, distributed services that directly impact Amazon's global network operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with network engineers, systems engineers, and partner teams to identify requirements and deliver integrated solutions
• Identify opportunities to simplify, optimize, and innovate across existing systems and processes
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance
• Contribute to operational excellence by participating in on-call rotations, driving root cause analyses, and reducing operational burden through automation

Skills

Distributed systems

Automation

Mentoring / code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Amazon Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design, develop, and operate scalable software that manages Amazon's global network link lifecycle. You will own delivery from concept to deployment, collaborating with network and systems engineers to build highly available services.

The role emphasizes automation, reliability, and driving operational improvements. You will mentor junior engineers, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to initiatives that