Senior Network Development Engineer – Hyper-Scale IP & Automation

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services Networking is seeking a hands-on Senior Network Development Engineer to join our team responsible for critical AWS IP networks across public sector regions. You will own design, engineering, implementation and operations, driving scalable, reliable networks while collaborating with software teams to automate deployment.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and a track record of delivering durable network solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience.
• 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl.
• Experience in IP networking technologies such as - BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, SLB, network hardware platforms, and packet forwarding architectures.
• Network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations experience.
• Experience leading solutioning, planning, engineering, growth, operations, and/or enhancement of industry leading IP network solutions.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of current and developing IP networks (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation).
• Lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper-scale networks from concept to launch.
• Define and influence strategy within and outside the team.
• Lead project teams to deliver impactful benefits to our customers.
• Work closely with network engineers and software developers to automate network deployment and operations.
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability.

Skills

IP routing

Linux/Unix

Automation scripting

Network protocols (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS/MPLS

Network design/engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking/CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Bash/Shell/Perl

Job description

Amazon Web Services Networking is seeking a hands-on Senior Network Development Engineer to join our team responsible for critical AWS IP networks across public sector regions. You will own design, engineering, implementation and operations, driving scalable, reliable networks while collaborating with software teams to automate deployment.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and a track record of delivering durable network solutions.