Senior Optical Network Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cupertino (CA)

On-site

USD 183,000 - 248,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks an Optical Network Development Engineer to build, deploy, and scale AWS networks across global data centers. You will work with hardware and software teams to deliver scalable interconnects and robust optical solutions.

The role emphasizes optical transceivers, test automation, and vendor collaboration, offering a path to impact AWS customer experience at scale.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years of work experience in optical communication systems or components.
8+ years with optical transceivers, IEEE standards and optical transceiver MSAs.
4+ years developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization.
2+ years working with optical and networking merchant silicon suppliers, manufacturing processes, and qualifications.
1+ years of professional development experience with Python or similar scripting language.

Responsibilities

Review/contribute to product designs and technology roadmaps.
Drive product development activities with customers and peers, act as a key influencer.
Troubleshoot complex problems and propose innovative network solutions with significant impact.
Collaborate with vendors to evaluate new hardware/software features and create implementation plans.
Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
Develop test plans for Optical Modules with vendors/partners.
Work with network operations to identify issues and improve quality and processes.