The Network Development Engineer role at AWS focuses on deploying and sustaining network infrastructure across various services, ensuring efficient internet traffic flow. This position is part of the Global Connectivity and Network Availability (GCNA) organization, which is crucial for maintaining the backbone of AWS's global network. Engineers will collaborate with software and systems teams to implement new designs and enhance existing network capabilities. The role emphasizes automation and the creation of deployment processes that improve both speed and quality.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
• Experience in major internet routing protocols, specifically BGP and OSPF.
• Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos.
• Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and operational excellence concepts.
• Experience with Unix and scripting in Perl, shell, C or C++.

• Deploy network infrastructure across all network fabrics supporting various AWS services.
• Deploy, scale, and automate network operations across multiple global datacenters.
• Drive scaling of current network designs to meet customer demand.
• Create simple, repetitive deployment processes to increase velocity and quality.
• Collaborate with internal customers on designs and solutions from concept to production.
• Create and update network standards to ensure compliance during deployment.
• Implement changes on the network and work with automation teams to define scaling tools.

• 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.