The Network Development Engineer role at AWS focuses on delivering sustainable solutions for next-generation IP networks. The position is part of the Backbone Enterprise and Regional Engineering (BERE) team, which is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of AWS's global networking infrastructure. Engineers will collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient network operations and support large-scale networking events. The role emphasizes innovation, automation, and maintaining high standards in network engineering.

• 1+ years of automation scripting experience using Python, Bash, Shell, and/or Perl.
• 4+ years of experience in a network-focused technical role working with IP routing protocols and technologies.
• 4+ years of experience developing engineering, deployment, or operations mechanisms for 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 routers, server load balancers, 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.
• Possess scripting skills or a desire to learn them, specifically in Python, Perl, or Shell.

• 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 sustaining engineering and network optimization.
• Sustain AWS's next-generation networks by providing critical network support.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing and performance issues.
• Drive and support innovation across the network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Network/Infrastructure teams for smooth roll-out of new designs.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure compliance.
• Create and review documentation regarding network implementations and processes.

• 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.