Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer

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 next-generation 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. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We are looking for a Sr. Optical Network Engineer to join our Network Product Development (NPD) team. As a Sr. Optical Network Engineer you will be responsible for building deploying and scaling the Amazon networks that support AWS customers and other business units across multiple global datacenters.
AWS Core Networking is focused on building Data Centers and the network that allows Data Centers to function efficiently. We own the solutions that allow racks to be aggregated and Data Centers to be interconnected. Core Networkings goal is to balance efficiency performance and reliability to allow customers access to their applications and data.


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.

Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.

Focus on ambiguous problem areas in existing or new network architecture and systems development initiatives propose and deliver projects that have a significant business and/or customer impact.

Drive mindful discussions with customers and peers be a key influencer in team strategy.

Work with network operations team in identifying operation issues and improving quality and RMA process.

Monitor module quality in the fleet and build mechanism to remediate large scale events and improve health of our links

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.
Working at AWS in the Core Networking Team
- Meet Matt Director Core Networking --- Meet Kensie Network Development Engineer --- Bachelors degree or above in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- 7 years of relevant hands-on systems engineering and administrative work in networking storage systems operating systems experience
- 5 years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards
- 2 years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization

- PhD or Masters degree and 4 years of industry or academic research experience
- Expertise in hardware and systems design and development
- Experience with ethernet and PCIe protocols and AI/ML scale up approaches
- Experience with design and manufacturing of pluggable optics or AECs (i.e SFP SFP QSFP QSFP-DD OSFP)
- Expertise in system integration debugging and troubleshooting
- Experience working with ODM and CM suppliers of Optical Modules

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.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include 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 CA Cupertino - 183000.00 - 247600.00 USD annually