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
Amazon Web Services is looking for an Optical Network Development Engineer to support and deploy one of the worlds largest and most complex telecommunication networks. Our goal is to become The Infrastructure Platform to the world and customers demand the highest quality and reliability for their services. As we expand at a tremendous rate it is our responsibility to maintain that quality and reliability. We look for innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand while driving complex issues to resolution.
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.
Key job responsibilities
As an Optical Deployment Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will:
Design build and rollout our global DWDM networks;
Drive scaling designs to meet the demand of our customers;
Create processes that help operate and build our optical network;
Work closely with other Networking teams;
Evaluate new products and drive commercial tender process;
Ensure that the optical network adheres to the defined network standards;
Review and implement changes on the optical systems;
Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our DWDM network quality and reliability;
Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions day to day on our network.
Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous possesses strong written and verbal communication skills strong project management and time management skills and has a successful track record of troubleshooting complex network problems and delivering innovative solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced collaborative environment is essential. This is an amazing opportunity in terms of responsibility interesting challenges and high visibility.
A day in the life
This role oversees deployment of Long Haul systems and all processes related to those deliverables. It includes the design of the projects generation of all technical documents updating internal tools deployment of systems in the real network and handover for operations. Also the deployment team is responsible to participate in testing new solutions and define technical requirements. Automation is a very important topic in this team to improve the deployment process reduce the manual activities and make interaction between internal tools.
About the team
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.
The Long Haul Deployment team is responsible for the installation and commissioning of the DWDM systems for Optical Backbone. Our mission is to deliver unconstrained inter-regional transport at the lowest cost with the most available product conceivable to AWS customers making it invisible. The team vends capacity to internet backbone customers that provides low latency high availability and supports features our customers expect.
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EEO/Accommodations
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 4 years of major internet routing protocols experience
- Bachelors Degree in a technology related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelors degree;
- 4 years experience with major DWDM platforms;
- 1 years of automation scripting using Python Bash Shell and/or Perl experience
- Experience with optical planning and modelling tools; and the rollout of large DWDM networks.
- Knowledge of L2 switching and L3 routing is desirable;
- Optical network design planning and implementation skills;
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.