Network Development Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Network Infrastructure

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Development Engineer to design and implement robust enterprise networks for its innovative satellite broadband project. This role involves hands-on configuration, architecture planning, and collaboration with vendors to ensure high availability and security across multiple global locations. With a focus on both immediate operational needs and long-term strategies, you will play a crucial role in supporting mission-critical operations while enjoying a dynamic work environment. If you're passionate about network engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with major internet routing protocols.
• Experience in a Linux/Unix environment.
• 1+ years of scripting experience using Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design network architecture for manufacturing and lab environments.
• Implement routing and switching solutions for mission-critical operations.
• Document network infrastructure and manage WAN connectivity.

Skills

Internet Routing Protocols

Linux/Unix Environment

Automation Scripting (Python, Bash, Shell, Perl)

Tools

AWS Networking Products (Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

In this role as a Network Development Engineer, you will design and implement Kuiper's enterprise networks supporting manufacturing facilities, research labs, launch sites, and mission operations centers. Responsible for LAN/WAN architecture, routing, and switching across multiple global locations.

Key job responsibilities
- Design network architecture for manufacturing and lab environments
- Build and maintain launch and mission operations networks
- Create network standards and configurations
- Plan network capacity and growth
- Implement routing and switching solutions
- Manage WAN connectivity between sites
- Develop network automation
- Document network infrastructure

A day in the life
Your day begins reviewing network monitoring alerts across manufacturing facilities and mission operations centers. You'll analyze traffic patterns and capacity needs for the factory floor while planning network expansion for new lab spaces. During technical design sessions, you'll architect network solutions for upcoming launch sites, considering redundancy and security requirements. You'll coordinate with vendors on WAN circuit installations, troubleshoot routing issues affecting production systems, and mentor team members on complex network deployments. Time is split between hands-on configuration of critical infrastructure and leading design reviews for new network implementations. You'll participate in change management meetings, schedule maintenance windows, and document network modifications. Throughout the day, you'll handle escalations from manufacturing teams, validate network security controls, and ensure high availability across all sites. The role requires balancing immediate operational needs with long-term architecture planning while maintaining network reliability for mission-critical operations.

This is an on-site role that requires employees to work from the company's office 5 days per week. Remote work is not an option for this position. If the employee is located in the office outside of Bellevue, WA, the role will include up to 25% of business travel

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with AWS and AWS networking products such as Direct Connect and Transit Gateway

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.