Optical Network Engineer - DWDM & Automation

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to build, deploy, and scale the networks that support AWS data centers globally. You will work with diverse teams across hardware, software, and network engineering to ensure efficient and cost-effective network infrastructure.

The role focuses on developing and operating high-capacity DWDM and optical networks, with responsibilities spanning hardware/software integration, testing, and production transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting.
• 1+ years of work experience on optical communication systems and DWDM networks.
• 1+ years of professional development experience with Python or similar scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate hardware/software features and create implementation plans.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
• Define and develop test plans for Optical Modules with vendors.
• Create processes to operate and build DWDM networks and scale designs.
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve DWDM network quality and reliability.

Skills

Network analysis

Optical communications

Python

Unix scripting

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Perl

Shell

C/C++

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to build, deploy, and scale the networks that support AWS data centers globally. You will work with diverse teams across hardware, software, and network engineering to ensure efficient and cost-effective network infrastructure.

The role focuses on developing and operating high-capacity DWDM and optical networks, with responsibilities spanning hardware/software integration, testing, and production transition.