Network Development Engineer, ADC Networking Scaling and Deployment

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle seeks an Optical Network Engineer to drive scaling and deployment of AWS’s Dedicated Cloud (ADC) networks.

You will lead design, implement automation, and support 24/7 operations across global data centers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure networking solutions. The role requires strong IP networking fundamentals and experience with optical protocols, plus eligibility for security clearance as part of AWS infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking fundamentals.
• Experience with optical protocols and optical network deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot large-scale networks and support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver optical scaling and network build projects for ADC regions.
• Review high/low level designs and BOMs; define scaling strategy.
• Work on automation frameworks to reduce manual operations.
• Support 24/7 on-call rotation and on-site critical events.
• Collaborate with Network/Systems/Software teams for rapid rollouts.

Skills

IP networking fundamentals

Optical protocols

Network design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

AWS seeks a highly motivated, top-tier Optical Network Engineers for the Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) Network Scaling and Deployment team. This critical role will drive the expansion of AWS's next-generation IP network infrastructure, innovating in network automation and cloud networking technologies to build highly available, secure, and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their knowledge of optical networking concepts, experience in large-scale enterprise or service provider environments to drive complex issues to resolution autonomously or collaboratively. They will utilize AWS's advanced tools to develop automations that reduce manual operations, implementing approaches to automate network deployments across AWS's global data centers.

Responsibilities include leading the planning, design, and execution of large-scale network scaling and build projects, utilizing coding best practices and custom automation frameworks for seamless scalability and rapid resource provisioning. The role requires supporting 24/7 operations on-call rotation and the capability to work on-site for critical events or needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.

The candidate selected must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

You will be responsible for the planing and delivery of network optical scaling and network build projects, including high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) reviews, bill of materials review, and defining and executing the overall optical scaling strategy and implementation plans for AWS's ADC regions. Your experience working in optical network system deployments or in an enterprise network environment will help us implement automated solutions across a variety of applications and systems.

A day in the life

• Maintain Amazon Web Services’ next generation networks for significant AWS customers by providing critical network support to diagnose, mitigate impact, and resolve large-scale networking events.
• Troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations issues; including necessary low level application interaction, Unix systems, and new age networking software tools.
• Lead network projects in the areas of network optical engineering, optical network deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices application, and/or network optimization.
• Partner with our broader Network/Infrastructure organization in the areas of optical network engineering, configurations standards, and tools.
• Work closely with our Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll‑out of new designs and products, as well as assist with deployment and sustaining of networking software tools.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies.
• Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Collaborate with highest tier escalation engineers/resolvers.
• Create and review documentation and process regarding network implementation/deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.

About The Team

AWS ADC Networking (Amazon Dedicate Cloud) owns datacenter network services that provide unconstrained connectivity to dedicated US Government customers. They own the networks end to end, including scaling, design, and operational functions.

Why AWS

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Diverse Experiences

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or Network+ or Security+
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
• 1+ years of experience working with optical protocols and technologies
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience on optical system and network design

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies
• Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
• Possess knowledge of and experience with networking and systems technologies, including network hardware, packet forwarding architectures, TCP/IP networking, IP routing, server load balancing, and network security architecture.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

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USA, WA, Seattle - 114,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10499154