Lead ICT Design Engineer – Global Data Center Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced leader to manage a geographically distributed team of ICT Design Engineers supporting AWS global data centers.

This on-site role in Virginia involves owning the Telecommunications Basis of Design and driving ICT infrastructure standards across multiple programs, including AI/ML and HPC workloads. You will coordinate with eight+ partner teams, ensure timely delivery of scalable designs for construction, and continuously improve processes.

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. Production fiber design is owned by partner teams.
• 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. is seeking an experienced leader to manage a geographically distributed team of ICT Design Engineers supporting AWS global data centers.

This on-site role in Virginia involves owning the Telecommunications Basis of Design and driving ICT infrastructure standards across multiple programs, including AI/ML and HPC workloads. You will coordinate with eight+ partner teams, ensure timely delivery of scalable designs for construction, and continuously improve processes.