Network Development Engineering

Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple sustainable and repeatable solutions Would you like your work to play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks

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. The AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) Organization is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our EDGE team. Network Development Engineers partner with our broader Infrastructure organization on configurations standards and tools and collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure fast smooth roll-out of new designs and products and also deploy and sustain networking software tools.

AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) is the backbone that connects the global

AWS network. and applications regardless of where they are in the world. GCNA is responsible for building and

designing a complex backbone network that allows internet traffic to flow efficiently between data

centers and customers.

Network Development Engineers will:

Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that supports the Amazon Retail Service Kindle Payments and multiple AWS services.

Deploy scale and automate our network across multiple global datacenters. Drive scaling of current network designs to meet the demand of our customers.

Create simple repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.

Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.

Create and implement changes on the network.

Engineers in the Internet Edge organization have a wide range of responsibilities: we evolve routing policy implement traffic engineering solutions grow our peering footprint secure the front door from bad actors on the Internet and architect the hardware platforms and network design to support any Amazon product that needs to reach end-users worldwide. To accomplish that our engineers develop automation write software and work with a wide range of partner teams to continually improve and automate our Internet connectivity in areas such as capacity delivery configuration deployment impairment detection and traffic optimization. Support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.

Manage customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.

Sit at the computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.

Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

Internet Edge provides high-performing Internet connectivity for a wide range of use cases such as retail () video streaming (Prime Video) content delivery (CloudFront) DNS (Route53) AWS services (such as EC2/S3) consumer devices (such as FireTV/Kindle/Echo) and more.

Within AWS Networking the Internet Edge organization is responsible for connecting Amazon to the global Internet. With connections to thousands of unique external networks in hundreds of locations across the world our mission is to deliver an Internet connectivity experience that sets the global standard for performance availability security and cost making Amazon the clear choice for our customers needs.

• Bachelors degree
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
• 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 or methodologies
• Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
• Experience with Unix and scripting in Perl shell C or C
• Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work towards resolution

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). 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.