Edge Network Engineer - Global Internet Backbone

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Network Development Engineer to design, operate, and scale large‑scale networks for AWS edge and inter‑data center connectivity.

You will partner with software, hardware, and infrastructure teams to deploy reliable networking designs and tools that support growth and performance. Key responsibilities include leading network projects, implementing changes, collaborating with automation teams, and maintaining high availability for internet

Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 4+ years of Linux/Unix environment experience.
• 4+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement changes on the network according to our change management standards.
• Collaborate with automation teams to define tooling that scales at higher volume.
• Lead network projects in sustaining engineering, deployment/scaling, and technology refresh.
• Maintain AWS networks for significant customers by diagnosing, mitigating impact, and resolving large-scale events.
• Operate and troubleshoot routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations; include Unix interaction and networking tools.
• Drive and support innovation from Top of Rack to Network Border and beyond.
• Partner with the Network/Infrastructure org for standards and tooling.
• Collaborate with Network/Systems/Software Eng teams to roll out new designs and sustain networking tools.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure compliance with policies.
• Deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Collaborate with escalation engineers/resolvers.
• Create and review documentation and SOPs and knowledge transfer material.

Skills

Routing protocols

Linux/Unix environment

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

Shell

Perl

Cisco IOS

Junos

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Network Development Engineer to design, operate, and scale large‑scale networks for AWS edge and inter‑data center connectivity.

You will partner with software, hardware, and infrastructure teams to deploy reliable networking designs and tools that support growth and performance. Key responsibilities include leading network projects, implementing changes, collaborating with automation teams, and maintaining high availability for internet