Sr Network Dev Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Network Infrastructure

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Network Development Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge network solutions for manufacturing and research facilities. This role involves architecting enterprise networks, managing WAN connectivity, and ensuring high availability for mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation scripting, routing protocols, and network gear, alongside a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering reliable internet solutions globally and take part in exciting projects that shape the future of connectivity. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Equity options

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automation scripting experience.
• 5+ years of experience with major internet routing protocols.
• 5+ years of experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network architecture for manufacturing and lab environments.
• Manage WAN connectivity and develop network automation.
• Lead technical network projects and document network infrastructure.

Skills

Automation scripting (Python, Bash, Shell, Perl)

Internet routing protocols

Linux/Unix environment

Cisco and/or Juniper network gear

Tools

AWS

Direct Connect

Transit Gateway

Job description

Job ID: 2941913 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individualhouseholds to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

In this role as a Sr Network Development Engineer, you will design and implement Kuiper's enterprise networks supporting manufacturing facilities, research labs, launch sites, and mission operations centers. Responsible for LAN/WAN architecture, routing, and switching across multiple global locations.



Key job responsibilities
- Design network architecture for manufacturing and lab environments
- Build and maintain launch and mission operations networks
- Create network standards and configurations
- Plan network capacity and growth
- Implement routing and switching solutions
- Manage WAN connectivity between sites
- Develop network automation
- Document network infrastructure
- Lead technical network projects

A day in the life
Your day begins reviewing network monitoring alerts across manufacturing facilities and mission operations centers. You'll analyze traffic patterns and capacity needs for the factory floor while planning network expansion for new lab spaces. During technical design sessions, you'll architect network solutions for upcoming launch sites, considering redundancy and security requirements. You'll coordinate with vendors on WAN circuit installations, troubleshoot routing issues affecting production systems, and mentor team members on complex network deployments. Time is split between hands-on configuration of critical infrastructure and leading design reviews for new network implementations. You'll participate in change management meetings, schedule maintenance windows, and document network modifications. Throughout the day, you'll handle escalations from manufacturing teams, validate network security controls, and ensure high availability across all sites. The role requires balancing immediate operational needs with long-term architecture planning while maintaining network reliability for mission-critical operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
- 5+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 5+ years of working with Cisco and/or Juniper network gear

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years building networking solutions for global deployments
- Experience with AWS and AWS networking products such as Direct Connect and Transit Gateway

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.