Optical Network Dev Engineer AWS Networking NPD Interconnects Team

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

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In 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.

Amazon Network Infrastructure team is looking for Optical network engineer. This team is responsible for architect/design operate and build one of the worlds largest and most complex optical networks. With Amazon Web Services our goal is to become The Infrastructure Platform to the world. Our customers demand the highest quality and reliability for their services.

As a member of this team youll have a unique opportunity to shape the development of our network. The Amazon network is a fundamental contributor to the success of Amazon Web Services. This network will enable us to continue to scale the existing services and to enable new services. Youll be chartered with leading the development of innovative optical solutions which will change how we build optical infrastructure to support Amazons ever growing capacity requirements. Youll drive a stepchange in Amazons ability to provision manage and monitor the network.

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Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software features and come up with implementation plans for incorporating them into the network.
Collaborate with vendors/manufactures in defining and developing test plan for Optical Modules.
Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
Work with network operations team in identifying operation issues and improving quality and RMA process.
Develop and track metrics around data collected from the production fleet

A day in the life
On an everyday basis as part of our team you have the unique opportunity to understand the growing AWS network and our internal customers requirement on interconnect solutions. Youll work backwards to devise hardware solutions by influencing the broad industry and/or to develop software tools with sister 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.
Operating at the scale we do there is no blueprint for how to do what we do which encourages our engineers to identify and develop simple solutions to complex problems. We encourage durable solutions that look around corners while taking into consideration our customer needs from a cost performance and reliability perspective. We work closely with our internal partners that design build and operate the network to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

About the team
Within AWS Networking the NPD (Network Product Development) 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.

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AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Physics or Computer Engineering or equivalent
3 years of expertise in optics and optical communications
1 years of experience with optical systems optical transcribers and transmission systems
1 years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization

PhD or Masters preferred
Expertise in hardware and systems design and development
Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting
Experience writing software that controls network routing functions

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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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