Senior Network Automation & Scale Engineer

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking a Network Development Engineer to help design and automate scalable networking solutions for fulfillment and transportation networks worldwide.

You will partner with Software, Operations, and Engineering teams to deliver automation, reduce operational impact, and improve reliability at scale. A strong background in IP networking and scripting is required.

This role offers growth opportunities within a global team and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols as well as network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.
• 8+ years of experience with major internet routing protocols; specifically, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP and ISIS in a large enterprise environment.
• 8+ years working with major network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and/or Junos.
• 3+ years experience with Unix/Linux skills and the ability to script in Python, Perl, shell.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing, and delivering technical solutions that improve the availability, cost, and performance of our network technologies.
• Partner with peer teams to collectively understand the customer problems and find technological solutions utilizing wired networking technologies.
• Define and meter the availability of our existing and future network solutions, ensuring they meet or exceed the needs of our customers.
• Identify and deliver solutions that reduce operational impact to customers and enable them with scalable, resilient, and cost optimized services.
• Dive Deep on complex problems that identify root causes of our customer impacts, developing and delivering corrective actions.
• Innovate and automate infrastructure testing, deployment, operations, and life-cycle management.
• Be a part of Global organization that provides 24x7 escalation service on shift rotation basis. Some night and weekend coverage may be required.
• Effectively contribute to hiring and developing top talent at Amazon

Skills

IP networking

Routing protocols

Unix/Linux

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos

Job description

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking a Network Development Engineer to help design and automate scalable networking solutions for fulfillment and transportation networks worldwide.

You will partner with Software, Operations, and Engineering teams to deliver automation, reduce operational impact, and improve reliability at scale. A strong background in IP networking and scripting is required.

This role offers growth opportunities within a global team and a comprehensive benefits package.