Optical Network Engineer – Data Center Interconnect

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is hiring an Optical Network Development Engineer to design, deploy, and scale optical networks that support AWS global infrastructure.

You will build scalable testing infrastructure for optics interconnect development and collaborate with hardware and software teams across data centers. You will work with stakeholders to gather infrastructure requirements, design software pipelines, and implement repeatable processes to ensure high availability, cost efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering or equivalent worked experience.
• 8+ years of experience in optical communications systems or components.
• 8+ years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards.
• 4+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization.
• 2+ years of experience working with optical and networking merchant silicon suppliers, manufacturing processes, and qualifications.
• 1+ years of professional development experience with Python or a similar scripting language for automation scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tools and standardized processes for high-volume optical transceiver system level testing
• Lead cross-functional efforts with stakeholders and suppliers to establish testing frameworks and QA for optical modules
• Work with network operations team in identifying operation issues and improving quality and RMA process
• Engage stakeholders to identify areas of improvements during rack deployment or bring-up
• Work with network operations team to improve link error handling efficiency

Skills

Python

Optical testing

IEEE standards

Optical transceivers

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/Physics/CE

Master’s or PhD in related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is hiring an Optical Network Development Engineer to design, deploy, and scale optical networks that support AWS global infrastructure.

You will build scalable testing infrastructure for optics interconnect development and collaborate with hardware and software teams across data centers. You will work with stakeholders to gather infrastructure requirements, design software pipelines, and implement repeatable processes to ensure high availability, cost efficiency, and