Backbone Network Planner, AMER Backbone Network Development

Application deadline: Jan 23 2026

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.

As a Backbone Network Planner you are responsible for managing the planning and development of Amazons physical network infrastructure. You will be experienced in planning and designing physical network infrastructure (dark fiber colocation and ISP cabling) optical transport technologies backbone network engineering design principles and you will have good market knowledge of network infrastructure providers in your region. This role requires extensive collaboration driving strategic planning initiatives designing high-availability solutions at scale and delivering precise documentation. You will actively drive backbone infrastructure solutions within your designated region working with Business Developers suppliers technology partners as well as Amazon networking teams to meet our customers demands.

Key job responsibilities
- Act as the Americas (North America and South America) cross regional subject matter expert on topology change management and infrastructure demand planning.

- Collaboratively develop network infrastructure execution plans in partnership with Business Developers that involve leased wavelengths dark fibre and submarine cable capacity/builds.

- Develop strategic regional backbone network plans for approval by internal customers and stakeholders with a focus on short- medium- and long-term needs

- Work with network engineering to ensure that the highest degree of design consistency network efficiency cost optimization and long-term scalability of the backbone network is delivered.

- Compile topology information and performance metrics and make recommendations for improvements based on their findings.

- Manage network change (migrations) as our network evolves to support increased traffic volumes and geographic expansion.

- Translate backbone and edge forecasts into actionable network infrastructure projects.

- Own network availability performance and remediation plans to address non-compliance.

- Document the physical infrastructure of the rest of world backbone infrastructure

A day in the life
The Planner role focuses on driving backbone performance improvements and managing network planning across AMER region. Daily activities include coordinating with Business Development and Network Engineering teams to develop infrastructure plans analyse performance metrics and implement optimization strategies. Youll maintain topology documentation manage network changes and serve as a subject matter expert for cross-regional planning. The role requires strong analytical skills to translate forecasts into actionable projects while ensuring network efficiency and cost optimization. Youll work closely with internal stakeholders to drive strategic planning initiatives and maintain high-availability solutions at scale.

About the team
Why AWS
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Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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- A Bachelors Degree in an IT Computer Science Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of 5-years telecommunications industry experience in a similar environment.
- Direct technical experience working in a company owning or operating long haul dark fiber networks and DWDM systems.
- Ability to demonstrate where they have influenced the planning design development contracting implementation and operation of long-haul backbone networks.
- Extensive knowledge of IP peering ecosystems fiber optic networks submarine cables and the interconnection of these networks in order to obtain the highest availability for delivering online services globally.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate data driven decisions that lead to results.

- Experience working at a large network operator OTT or Internet Service Provider.
- Experience with co-location ecosystem and site selection and development for data-center and networking scaling and expansion projects.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer requirements and development of strategic plans.
- Experience interacting with senior executives and other management within your own company and externally; and working across commercial technical domestic and international arms of an organization.

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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles your Amazon package will include listed 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 $92400 - $160000 annually
National $83100 - $177800 annually