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

Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development

Job :  | Amazon Data 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.

• 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 focused 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 and 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’ requirement on interconnect solutions. You’ll 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 help the team to deliver business impact to the organization in a systemic way, while also helping to raise the bar on 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.

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 of 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field.
• 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 in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.
• 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 protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Location:

Cupertino, CA, USA. Salary range: $183,000 – $247,600 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..