Senior Connectivity Cloud Hardware Engineer, NPD

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities
Manage vendors and manufacturers to assess new fiber optic and passive infrastructure designs establish fiber testing standards and develop scalable implementation strategies for network-wide deployment.
Automate fiber test plans and qualify fiber connectivity designs.
Design and specify structured cabling systems (fiber copper cable trays/duct banks) for network layers at hyperscale data centers
Develop standards reference designs and installation guidelines for physical network/cabling deployments and structured cabling systems
Focus on ambiguous problem areas in existing or new network architecture and systems development initiatives propose and deliver projects that have a significant business and/or customer impact
Drive discussions with customers and peers and being a key influencer in team strategy
Partner with internal network engineering and site operations teams to align physical design with logical network architecture
Manage fiber vendors and contractors; perform quality control and commissioning of fiber bundles and structured cabling systems
Perform mitigation analysis and site inspections to validate as-built conditions ensuring compliance with design and operational requirements
Monitor module quality in the fleet and build mechanism to remediate large scale events and improve health of our links
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during build commissioning and handover phases to ensure network readiness
Maintain documentation drawings and asset records for physical network components across global sites
Provide feedback to design and operations teams to drive continuous improvement of physical network standards

A day in the life
On an everyday basis as an engineer or scientist in our team you have the unique opportunity to understand the growing AWS network and our internal customers requirement on interconnect solutions and work backwards to devise hardware solutions by influencing the broad industry and/or to develop software tools with partner teams to maintain a highly available network that delights AWS customers. You design and implement processes and mechanisms that both help the team to deliver business impact to the organization in a systemic way while also helping to raise the bar on our operational excellence.

Youll bridge design construction and operations ensuring that every layer of physical networkingfrom fiber trunks to copper patching meets high standards of performance reliability and scalability.

About the team
Within AWS Networking the Network Product Development (NPD) organization is responsible for designing the hardware building the software and owning the interconnects for the routers that power the global AWS network. Beyond product delivery we actively manage the fleet or routers in a network that grows by 70% annually. This means tracking key business and operational metrics to ensure that we operate smoothly and minimize or eliminate customer impact due to device related issues for a transparent AWS customer experience.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Bachelors degree in Engineering Telecommunications Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field - or equivalent experience
- 7 years of hands-on experience on fiber plant design and network design OR 10 years of experience in structured cabling design deployment and maintenance for large-scale data centers
- 5 years of experience with fiber plant design and IEEE standards
- 2 years of experience working with optical protocols and technologies
- Expertise in industry standards such as ANSI/TIA BICSI and other relevant structured cabling guidelines

- Masters degree in a technical field or CISCO certification
- 2 years of fiber handling and fiber installation processes experience
- Experience working in hyper-scale cloud AI or high-performance computing environments
- Proficiency in 2D/3D engineering tools (e.g. CAD Revit) for design and clash detection
- Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting
- Significant experience in the product development lifecycle

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA Cupertino - 183000.00 - 247600.00 USD annually
USA NC Virtual Location - N Carolina - 159200.00 - 215300.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

Senior IC