Sr. Network Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Network Services
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 143200 - 247600
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have space lasers!
Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are looking for a collaborative and curious Senior Network Development Engineer to build the routing and switching required to scale and operate a global Service Provider network. You will create ground-up processes solve for complex scenarios and be part of the team planning and deploying the terrestrial interface to a constellation of 3236 satellites.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Continuously strive for operational excellence by seeking to automate away manual processes
- Design robust scalable maintainable and adaptable networks based on customer needs and business requirements
- Select and test network equipment for new initiatives and lifecycle replacement
- Integrate solutions into existing highly available physical and cloud networks
- Develop and document standards for network monitoring metrics trouble ticket handling performance dashboards and incident response
- Mentor engineers and collaborate with other networking systems development and software teams
- Provide support and incident response as part of an on-call rotation
A day in the life
A Senior Network Development Engineer in Leo Network Services is responsible for designing developing testing deploying and operating network equipment that enables broadband network systems worldwide. We define standards select and test platforms and design for resiliency and scalability. We work in collaboration with other teams for designing and delivering scalable flexible low latency and high throughput network functions. We develop flexible and cost-effective solutions in support of connecting and peering with public and private networks.
About the team
Leo Networks goal to connect users around the world is a commitment to not just establish networks but to connect customers to services. These services enable customer terminals and applications the ability to interface with the larger world. Our services come into focus for each Leo subscriber at activation from address assignment and name resolution to secure and programmable network functions. The Network Services team works backward from end-users perspective as we design and develop network functions that serve their unique asks.
- 8 years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 5 years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 3 years of automation scripting using Python Bash Shell and/or Perl experience
- Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking IP routing and Network Security architecture and core technologies such as IP TCP OSPF/IS-IS BGP MPLS Firewalls ACLs DNS DHCP IPAM etc.
- Experience building integrating and maintaining systems for managing and monitoring both physical and cloud-based routers and switches
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.
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. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/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.
Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are looking for a collaborative and curious Senior Network Development Engineer to build the routing and switching required to scale and operate a global Service Provider network. You will create ground-up processes solve for complex scenarios and be part of the team planning and deploying the terrestrial interface to a constellation of 3236 satellites.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
- Continuously strive for operational excellence by seeking to automate away manual processes
- Design robust scalable maintainable and adaptable networks based on customer needs and business requirements
- Select and test network equipment for new initiatives and lifecycle replacement
- Integrate solutions into existing highly available physical and cloud networks
- Develop and document standards for network monitoring metrics trouble ticket handling performance dashboards and incident response
- Mentor engineers and collaborate with other networking systems development and software teams
- Provide support and incident response as part of an on-call rotation
A day in the life
A Senior Network Development Engineer in Leo Network Services is responsible for designing developing testing deploying and operating network equipment that enables broadband network systems worldwide. We define standards select and test platforms and design for resiliency and scalability. We work in collaboration with other teams for designing and delivering scalable flexible low latency and high throughput network functions. We develop flexible and cost-effective solutions in support of connecting and peering with public and private networks.
About the team
Leo Networks goal to connect users around the world is a commitment to not just establish networks but to connect customers to services. These services enable customer terminals and applications the ability to interface with the larger world. Our services come into focus for each Leo subscriber at activation from address assignment and name resolution to secure and programmable network functions. The Network Services team works backward from end-users perspective as we design and develop network functions that serve their unique asks.
- 8 years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 5 years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 3 years of automation scripting using Python Bash Shell and/or Perl experience
- Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking IP routing and Network Security architecture and core technologies such as IP TCP OSPF/IS-IS BGP MPLS Firewalls ACLs DNS DHCP IPAM etc.
- Experience building integrating and maintaining systems for managing and monitoring both physical and cloud-based routers and switches
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.
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. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
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