Network Development Engineer, Network Core

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 IP 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.
The Core Networking team is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our Network Fabric Engineering (NFE) team. As a Network Development 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
Be responsible for the design build and operations of the global network
Drive innovation and simplification of network services to meet the demand of our customers
Create simple processes and pipelines for end-to-end deployment and testing of network services
Work closely with our engineering teams to help alleviate customer problems through self-service network solutions
Work on new scalable reliable and secure designs/solutions bringing them from concept to in life operations
Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network adheres these standards
Review and implement changes on the network through automation and orchestration solutions
Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our network quality and reliability
Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions day to day on our network
Work with a wide range of complex technologies including optical engineering
Highly autonomous possesses strong written and verbal communication skills strong project management and time management skills
Successful track record of designing simple solutions and troubleshooting complex network problems and delivering innovative solutions
The desire and ability to work in a fast paced collaborative environment.

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
AWS NFE (Network Fabric Engineering) owns datacenter network services that provide unconstrained connectivity to our customers such as EC2 EBS S3 and Amazon CDO Services. They own the networks internal to the datacenters end to end including scaling and operational functions for both traditional datacenters. They also own newer AWS offerings such as Outposts and Local Zones.
Working at AWS in the Core Networking Team
- Meet Matt Director Core Networking --- Meet Kensie Network Development Engineer --- Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
- Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
- Experience in major internet routing protocols specifically BGP and OSPF
- Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos
- Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment
- 4 years experience in a network focused hands-on technical role working with IP routing protocols/technologies and platforms in large scale data center and/or WAN network environments.
- 4 years experience developing engineering deployment or operations mechanisms to support IP network and/or networking systems.
- 4 years experience in a technical on-call capacity responding to customer impacting events mitigating and root cause analysis of those events.
- 1 years of experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.

- Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL COBIT) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies
- Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
- Experience with Unix and scripting in Perl shell C or C
- Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work towards resolution
- Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking IP routing Server Load Balancing and Network
- Security architecture and core technologies such as IP TCP OSPF/IS-IS BGP MPLS Server Load
- Balancers Firewalls ACLs DNS DHCP IPAM LDAP NFS etc.
- Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills; specifically network performance analysis
- Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work toward resolution
- Strong desire to build ability to multitask sense of ownership and urgency.
- Strong Unix/Linux skills and ability to script in Perl Python shell C or C is highly desirable as is a strong understanding of load balancing and layer 4-7 technologies

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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 VA Arlington - 114100.00 - 160000.00 USD annually