The Optical Network Development Engineer will join the Core Networking team at AWS, focusing on building, deploying, and scaling Amazon's networks across global data centers. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the stability and efficiency of next-generation IP networks. The engineer will be responsible for network operations, deployments, and optimizations while maintaining high standards for safety and security. The position offers an opportunity to work on challenging problems in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 4+ years of experience with optical planning and modeling tools
• 4+ years of experience with optical network design and troubleshooting
• 1+ years of professional development experience with Python or a similar tool for network automation scripting
• Experience in Unix, or experience scripting in one or more languages (e.g. Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby)
• 4+ years of network engineering and deployments for large-scale networks in a corporate environment, including hands-on physical infrastructure installations, hardware integration, racking, and cabling experience
• Experience with IP networking fundamentals and TCP/IP, UDP, DNS & DHCP
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
• Knowledge of L2 and L3 routing
• A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience in a large-scale network environment

• Perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, and technology refresh.
• Create and implement changes on the network.
• Work closely with automation teams to define tools for scaling at higher volumes.
• Lead network projects in areas such as network sustaining engineering and optimization.
• Sustain AWS's next generation networks by providing critical network support.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, and performance issues.
• Drive and support innovation across the network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the broader Network/Infrastructure organization on engineering standards.
• Ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure compliance.

• 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.