The Network Development Engineer role at AWS GCNA focuses on designing, operating, and implementing large-scale networks to ensure connectivity between Amazon's data centers and the outside world. The EDGE team collaborates with various engineering teams to deploy and sustain networking software tools while maintaining high standards for performance and security. This position is critical for driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks. Engineers will work in a diverse environment, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance network performance.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
• Experience in major internet routing protocols, specifically BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos.
• Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.
• Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies.

• Perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, and scaling.
• Create and implement changes on the network according to change management standards.
• Lead network projects in areas such as network deployment, implementation, and optimization.
• Maintain Amazon Web Services’ next generation networks by providing critical network support.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, and performance issues.
• Drive and support innovation from Top of Rack to the Network Border.
• Collaborate with the highest tier escalation engineers/resolvers.
• Create and review documentation regarding network implementation and deployments.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.