Optical Network Deployment Engineer - Long Haul & DWDM

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to design and deploy AWS’s global DWDM network, delivering scalable and reliable optical infrastructure.

You will work across software, hardware and network teams to automate and scale the network while maintaining high reliability. The ideal candidate has strong autonomous work habits, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a track record of resolving complex network issues through innovative

Qualifications

• 1+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in technology related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelor’s degree;
• 4+ years' experience with major DWDM platforms;
• 4+ years' experience with optical planning, modelling tools and hands‑on implementation;
• Experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks in Metro and Long Haul spaces;

Responsibilities

• Design of optical solutions, hands‑on to support deployment and manage rollout of AWS global DWDM network;
• Drive optical scaling tasks including fiber quality reviews and generate cutsheets and configs to meet the demand of AWS customers;
• Define and configure management solution to support optical network remote monitoring and device visibility;
• Work closely with other AWS Networking teams (field tech and fiber teams) to ensure optical network is scaled in time to support business;
• Review and implement changes on optical systems using manual CLI config or automated process via script;
• Ensure that optical network deployment tasks adhere to the defined AWS network standards;
• Execute implementation tasks following operational excellence standards and propose improvements in AWS DWDM network quality and reliability;
• Design and implement scalable operational processes to sustain and expand our optical network infrastructure;
• Lead end‑to‑end product evaluation and drive strategic commercial tender processes, ensuring optimal vendor selection and cost efficiency;
• Troubleshoot complex problems on optical networks and eventually propose innovative solutions to improve the deployment agility;
• Lead and execute operational excellence programs that measurably improve DWDM network quality and reliability, reducing service‑impacting events and raising the bar on optical network performance;

Skills

Linux/Unix

L2/L3 routing

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology or related field

Tools

DWDM platforms

Optical planning tools

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to design and deploy AWS’s global DWDM network, delivering scalable and reliable optical infrastructure.

You will work across software, hardware and network teams to automate and scale the network while maintaining high reliability. The ideal candidate has strong autonomous work habits, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a track record of resolving complex network issues through innovative