The Network Development Engineer role at AWS involves building, deploying, and scaling Amazon networks that support AWS and its customers across multiple global datacenters. The position is part of the Core Networking team, which focuses on ensuring the efficiency and reliability of data center operations. The role requires collaboration with various teams to maintain high standards for safety and security while delivering sustainable solutions. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment that values diverse experiences and encourages innovation.

• 1+ years of automation scripting experience using Python, Bash, Shell, and/or Perl.
• 4+ years of experience in a network-focused hands-on technical role working with IP routing protocols and technologies.
• 4+ years of experience developing engineering, deployment, or operations mechanisms to support IP networks.
• 4+ years of experience in a technical on-call capacity, responding to customer impacting events.
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing, and network security architecture.
• Experience with router, server load balancer, and firewall vendor platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto.
• In-depth knowledge of networking and systems technologies.
• Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures.

• Perform high quality network and systems operations, deployments, and scaling.
• Create and implement changes on the network.
• Work closely with automation teams to define scaling tools.
• Lead network projects in areas such as deployment, scaling, and optimization.
• Sustain AWS's next generation networks by providing critical support during large-scale events.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing and performance issues.
• Drive and support innovation across the network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Network/Infrastructure teams on engineering and configuration standards.
• Maintain compliance with networking toolset standards.
• Create and review documentation regarding network implementations and procedures.

• 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.