Global ICT Design Engineering Lead for Data Centers

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a senior ICT Design Engineer Lead to guide a distributed team and uphold ICT infrastructure standards across AWS data centers.

You will own the Telecommunications Basis of Design (BOD), drive standardization across programs, and coordinate with multiple partner teams to align designs with building systems and schedules. This role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and scalable network designs, with travel 20–30% to review active projects and

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically distributed team of 8+ ICT Design Engineers across junior to senior levels and multiple US locations, including actively supporting promotion paths and career growth.
• Own the Telecommunications Basis of Design (BOD) — the governing document defining ICT infrastructure standards across AWS's global data center design portfolio, covering telecommunications pathways, spaces, and building operations cabling.
• Drive design standardization, quality, and innovation across 15+ active programs spanning Commercial, Colocation, and ADC build types, including next-generation data center architectures.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year ICT infrastructure strategy covering network evolution, volume roadmap, and capacity planning for emerging workloads including AI/ML and HPC environments.
• Ensure timely delivery of scalable pathway, space, and structured cabling designs and specifications for construction and permitting across all active programs.
• Coordinate with 8+ partner teams — including Networking, Pre-Construction, Construction Management, Controls, Security, and Global Network Deployment — to align ICT designs with broader building systems and deployment timelines.
• Establish and continuously improve operational processes including design intake management, documentation standards, and metrics reporting.
• Identify and respond to risks and high-priority design issues rapidly and effectively, escalating where appropriate.
• Represent AMER ICT Design Engineering in alignment with global peers and partners, contributing to worldwide design consistency.
• Travel 20–30% to review active projects, coordinate with on-site personnel and contractors, and participate in global offsites.

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a senior ICT Design Engineer Lead to guide a distributed team and uphold ICT infrastructure standards across AWS data centers.

You will own the Telecommunications Basis of Design (BOD), drive standardization across programs, and coordinate with multiple partner teams to align designs with building systems and schedules. This role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and scalable network designs, with travel 20–30% to review active projects and