Network Development Engineer II , ALG Software and Network Integration and Test

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo Government (ALG Engineering) seeks a Network Development Engineer to design, build, and operate network infrastructure across data center environments. You will deliver reliable and scalable production and lab systems with advanced switching, routing, segmentation, and automation.

You will apply Linux networking and automation to support multi-tenant platforms, collaborating with hardware, systems, and software teams to implement new designs and improve performance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 1+ years Linux/Unix environment experience.
• 3+ years network engineering experience (design, deployment, operations).
• Proficiency in network automation (Python, Ansible, or equivalent) and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience with enterprise/data center switching platforms (Arista, Cisco Nexus, Juniper).
• Hands-on experience with Linux networking (bridges, namespaces, virtual interfaces, firewalling).
• Experience operating in multi-tenant or shared infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design & deploy network architectures — switching fabrics, routing, segmentation, and connectivity across data center and infrastructure environments.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows; build tooling that enables infrastructure to scale at higher volume.
• Operate & sustain multi-tenant network environments including technology refresh, scaling, and optimization — delivering simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions.
• Troubleshoot & resolve complex cross-domain network events spanning physical layer through application connectivity; diagnose root cause and mitigate impact.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineering teams to define requirements and ensure smooth rollout of new designs and products.
• Lead projects in network deployment, sustaining engineering, and infrastructure scaling.
• Maintain standards for change management, documentation (SOPs, implementation guides, knowledge transfer), and configuration control; ensure compliance across the networking toolset.

Skills

Routing protocols

Linux

Network engineering

Automation (Python/Ansible)

Multi-tenant infra

Tools

Ansible

Python

Arista

Cisco Nexus

Juniper

Job description

Amazon Leo is a initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.

The Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with Project LEO to leverage the constellation of advance satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.

About the Role

We're looking for a Network Development Engineer who can design, build, and operate network infrastructure across data center and engineering environments. You'll own architectures that support production systems, integration environments, and engineering labs — delivering reliability and scalability while enabling teams to move fast.

You'll bring data center networking fundamentals — switching fabrics, routing, segmentation, automation — and apply them across environments with varying requirements, from production-grade availability to rapid reconfigurability for hardware integration and system validation.

About You

You deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions — whether refreshing aging infrastructure or standing up something new. You're comfortable designing a scalable switching fabric and equally comfortable helping an engineer debug why their test hardware can't reach a shared resource. You bring production-grade thinking to every environment you touch, and you understand that great infrastructure enables great engineering.

Key job responsibilities

• Design & deploy network architectures — switching fabrics, routing, segmentation, and connectivity across data center and infrastructure environments
• Automate network provisioning, configuration management, and operational workflows; build tooling that enables infrastructure to scale at higher volume
• Operate & sustain multi-tenant network environments including technology refresh, scaling, and optimization — delivering simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions
• Troubleshoot & resolve complex cross-domain network events spanning physical layer through application connectivity; diagnose root cause and mitigate impact
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineering teams to define requirements and ensure smooth rollout of new designs and products
• Lead projects in network deployment, sustaining engineering, and infrastructure scaling
• Maintain standards for change management, documentation (SOPs, implementation guides, knowledge transfer), and configuration control; ensure compliance across the networking toolset

Export Control

This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 1+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 3+ years of network engineering experience (design, deployment, operations)
• Proficiency in network automation (Python, Ansible, or equivalent) and infrastructure-as-code
• Experience with enterprise/data center switching platforms (Arista, Cisco Nexus, Juniper, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with Linux networking (bridges, namespaces, virtual interfaces, firewalling)
• Experience operating in multi-tenant or shared infrastructure environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
• Experience with network troubleshooting tools (telnet, test-netconnection, tracert, tracetcp, iperf, ntttcp, dig, and packet capture tools), or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service and experience with automation and any version control tools
• Experience supporting engineering labs, test environments, or integration infrastructure
• Familiarity with embedded systems integration
• Exposure to SDN concepts, programmable data planes, or SONiC
• Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, integration, verification)
• Familiarity with RF, satellite, or communications system hardware integration

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Benefits and compensation

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually