The Optical Network Development Engineer will be part of the Networking team at AWS, focusing on building, deploying, and scaling Amazon's networks across global data centers. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and specialists to ensure the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks. The engineer will work on optimizing and automating optical networks, driving operational excellence, and enhancing network quality and reliability. This position offers an inclusive culture that values bold ideas and empowers team members to take ownership of their projects.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting.
• 1+ years of work experience on optical communication systems, networking planning, and optimization.
• 1+ years of work experience on operating and maintaining optical (DWDM) networks.
• 1+ years of professional development experience with Python or a similar scripting language for automation scripting.
• Experience with Unix and scripting in Perl, shell, C, or C++.
• Experience working with customers to diagnose problems and work towards resolution.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment.
• Thorough understanding of deploying and operating high capacity DWDM and Optical network systems.
• Good automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell, and/or Perl.

• Perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, and technology refresh.
• Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software features.
• Create implementation plans for incorporating new features into the network.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
• Drive scaling of current DWDM designs to meet customer demand.
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve DWDM network quality and reliability.

• 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.