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Sr. ICT Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$136,600 - $184,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Senior ICT Design Engineer at AWS, you will lead the design strategy and quality for ICT systems across multiple data center builds. You will work within a diverse team of engineers and specialists, driving innovation and ensuring high standards in design and execution. This role involves mentoring junior engineers and influencing the broader infrastructure architecture. Your contributions will significantly impact AWS's global data center portfolio and its long-term scalability and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities
  • 5+ years of ICT design experience in Mission Critical Environments
  • 5+ years of experience developing and leading the production of design documentation
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with fiber optic components and applicable standards
  • Demonstrated experience driving engineering standards and design best practices
  • Experience leading cross-discipline design coordination in large-scale infrastructure programs
  • BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Professional Engineering or Architectural License
  • Experience with building codes and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions
  • Demonstrated ability to carry design concepts from exploration to deployment
  • Experience reading and producing construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
  • Experience engaging with industry standards bodies
  • Familiarity with physical security system integration requirements
  • Experience supporting or leading RFP processes and vendor evaluations

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable ICT systems across multiple builds.
  • Own the ICT architecture for complex, large-scale data center programs.
  • Drive the development and continuous improvement of ICT design standards.
  • Identify and resolve complex cross-discipline coordination challenges.
  • Define and enforce ICT engineering best practices and quality benchmarks.
  • Lead design milestone reviews for ICT systems and provide technical feedback.
  • Review and approve ICT pathway and cabling submittals for compliance.
  • Drive root-cause analysis for design deficiencies and lead initiatives to resolve them.
  • Serve as the primary ICT technical point of contact for complex projects.
  • Collaborate with various disciplines to ensure fully coordinated designs.
  • Engage with industry suppliers to define product requirements and evaluate technologies.
  • Identify and champion new ICT technologies and design approaches.
  • Mentor and develop ICT engineers to improve their technical knowledge.
  • Lead and participate in the hiring process for ICT engineering candidates.
  • Travel 25%+ to conduct site visits and validate ICT infrastructure.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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