Network Development Engineer

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle seeks a senior network engineer to design, operate, and implement large-scale networks connecting Amazon to the global Internet. You will develop architectures, document high/low level designs, and drive automation to improve deployment velocity.

Expect 24/7 on-call readiness, collaboration with internal teams, and travel to data centers as needed. The role requires deep IP networking expertise, mastery of BGP/OSPF/MPLS, and strong Unix/Linux scripting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of IP networking fundamentals and troubleshooting.
• 8+ years with major routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP, ISIS).
• 8+ years working with Cisco IOS and/or Junos.
• 3+ years Unix/Linux experience and scripting (Python, Perl, shell).
• Master’s/MBA or equivalent experience is optional.
• Senior/Lead Engineer experience optional.
• Expert-level certifications (CCIE/JNCIE) optional.
• Expert-level scripting and automation in network environments.

Responsibilities

• Design network architectures, services, and deployment procedures to meet complex requirements.
• Identify and prioritize projects aligned with team objectives and strategy.
• Develop HLD and LLD documents and influence roadmaps.
• Automate deployment processes to improve quality and velocity.
• Collaborate with internal customers to move designs from concept to production.
• Perform high-quality network and systems operations including deployments and optimization.
• Maintain technical documentation and support customer interactions.

Skills

IP Networking

BGP/OSPF/MPLS

Unix/Linux

Scripting (Python/Perl)

Automation

Software development

Certifications (CCIE/JNCIE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos

Job description

Stellen-ID: 3194636 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Do you enjoy designing, operating, and implementing large-scale networks? This role plays a key part in connecting Amazon with the global Internet and ensuring robust, scalable connectivity across our data centers and services. Networks you build will be fail‑proof, infinitely scalable, and effortlessly managed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design network architectures, services, and deployment procedures that meet complex requirements.
• Identify and prioritize projects that align with team objectives and organizational strategy.
• Develop High‑Level Design (HLD) and Low‑Level Design (LLD) documents, collaborate with stakeholders, and influence technology roadmaps.
• Automate deployment processes to improve quality and velocity.
• Collaborate with internal customers to bring designs from concept through production.
• Perform high‑quality network and systems operations, including deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best‑practice application, and optimization.
• Maintain technical documentation and support internal/external customer interactions.

A Day in the Life

Internet Edge engineers evolve routing policy, implement traffic‑engineering solutions, expand peering footprints, secure the front door of the Internet, and architect hardware platforms that support Amazon products worldwide. They develop automation, write software, and work with many partner teams to continuously improve Internet connectivity for capacity delivery, configuration deployment, impairment detection, and traffic optimization.

• Work in a 24/7 on‑call rotation, with the ability to respond to critical events.
• Manage customers during problem resolution while operating efficiently under pressure.
• Maintain focus during scheduled work hours, taking appropriate breaks and staying alert.
• Travel to data center, network sites, and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

About the Team

The Internet Edge organization provides high‑performance Internet connectivity for a wide range of use cases, including retail, video streaming, content delivery, DNS, AWS services, consumer devices, and more. As part of AWS Networking, the team connects Amazon to the global Internet, delivering best‑in‑class performance, availability, security, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience applying IP protocols, network analysis, and troubleshooting.
• 8+ years of experience with major Internet routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP, ISIS) in a large enterprise environment.
• 8+ years of experience working with major network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and/or Junos.
• 3+ years of Unix/Linux experience and scripting skills in Python, Perl, or shell.
• Optional: Master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent experience.
• Optional: Senior or Lead Engineer experience at other organizations.
• Optional: Expert‑level certifications (e.g., CCIE, JNCIE).
• Expert‑level scripting and automation skills in a network environment.
• Software development/programming skills are a plus.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

AWS is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We celebrate diverse ways of working and encourage individuals with non‑traditional career paths to apply.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.