Optical Network Engineer - DWDM & Automation

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

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to build, deploy, and scale networks across AWS data centers. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure high reliability, performance, and cost efficiency in next-generation IP networks.

Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years in optical networks with Python automation; preferred skills include Unix scripting and experience with DWDM systems. This full-time role is on-site in Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong network fundamentals.
• Experience in optical communication systems and DWDM networks.
• Automation scripting experience with Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate hardware and software features.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
• Develop test plans for Optical Modules and DWDM networks.
• Create processes to operate and scale the DWDM network.
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve network reliability.

Skills

Network analysis

Python automation

Unix scripting

DWDM networks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

Perl

Shell

C/C++

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to build, deploy, and scale networks across AWS data centers. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure high reliability, performance, and cost efficiency in next-generation IP networks.

Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 1+ years in optical networks with Python automation; preferred skills include Unix scripting and experience with DWDM systems. This full-time role is on-site in Seattle, WA.