The Optical Network Engineer will play a crucial role in architecting, designing, operating, and building one of the world's largest optical networks within Amazon Web Services. This position involves collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and specialists to ensure the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks. The engineer will lead the development of innovative optical solutions to meet Amazon's growing capacity requirements. This role also emphasizes operational excellence and the delivery of high-quality services to AWS customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of expertise in optics and optical communications.
• 1+ years of experience with optical systems, optical transceivers, and transmission systems.
• 1+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization.
• PhD or Masters preferred.
• Expertise in hardware and systems design and development.
• Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting.
• Experience writing software that controls network routing functions.

• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software features and develop implementation plans.
• Define and develop test plans for Optical Modules in collaboration with vendors and manufacturers.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
• Work with the network operations team to identify operational issues and improve quality and RMA processes.
• Develop and track metrics around data collected from the production fleet.

• 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.