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 infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and 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 deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.

• Create and implement changes on the network.
• Work closely with automation teams to define tools that allow us to scale at a higher volume.
• Lead network projects in the areas of network sustaining engineering, deployment/implementation, scaling, technology refresh, best‑practice application, and/or optimization.
• Sustain Amazon Web Services’ next‑generation networks for significant AWS customers by diagnosing, mitigating impact, and resolving large‑scale networking events.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configuration issues, including low‑level application interaction, Unix systems, and new‑age networking software tools.
• Drive and support innovation from Top of Rack to the Network Border and everything in between.
• Partner with the broader Network/Infrastructure organization on engineering, configuration standards, and tools.
• Work closely with Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll‑out of new designs and products, and assist with deployment and sustaining of networking software tools.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure compliance with those standards and policies.
• Deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Collaborate with highest‑tier escalation engineers/resolvers.
• Create and review documentation and processes regarding network implementation, deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, and knowledge‑transfer material.

• Work in a 24x7 team on‑call rotation, with the ability to drive into the workplace for critical events/needs.
• Manage customers during problem resolution and operate efficiently under pressure.
• Sit at the computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
• Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocol experience.
• 4+ years of experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.

• 1+ year of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell, and/or Perl.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

• EEO/Accommodations: AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation may contact our accommodation team.