Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development - Optics; AWS

Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development – Optics

Job  | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

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 infrastructure. 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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

• Review/contribute to product designs and technology roadmaps.
• Drive product development activities and plans with customers and peers, be a key influencer.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions. 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.
• Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software features. Create implementation plans for incorporating them into the network.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
• Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers in defining and developing test plans for Optical Modules.
• Work with network operations team in identifying operation issues and improving quality and RMA process.

On an everyday basis as part of our team you have the unique opportunity to understand the growing AWS network and our internal customers’ requirements on interconnect solutions. You’ll work backwards to devise hardware solutions, influence the broad industry, or develop software tools with sister teams to maintain a highly available network that delights AWS customers. You design and implement processes and mechanisms that help the team deliver business impact in a systemic way while raising the bar on operational excellence.

Within AWS Networking the NPD (Network Product Development) organization designs the hardware, builds the software, and owns the interconnects for the routers that power the global AWS network. Beyond product delivery we actively manage the fleet of routers that grows by 70% annually, tracking key business and operational metrics to ensure smooth operation and minimal customer impact from device‑related issues.

• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering or equivalent worked experience.
• 8+ years of work experience on optical communication systems or components.
• 8+ years of experience with optical transceivers, IEEE standards, and optical transceiver MSAs.
• 4+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization.
• 2+ years of experience working with optical and networking merchant silicon suppliers, manufacturing processes, and qualifications.
• 1+ years of professional development experience with Python or a similar scripting language for automation scripting.

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field.
• In depth expertise in hardware and systems design and development, including DSPs and module management interfaces.
• Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting hardware.
• Experience working with ODM and CM suppliers of Optical Modules.
• Experience in the product development lifecycle.
• Ability to innovate or invent network solutions to business problems.
• Team mentoring and technical team leadership experience.

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team.

The base salary range for this position is  –  USD annually. 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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.