Full Job Description
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 developing, building, deploying, operating, performance optimization 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 Networking's goal is to balance efficiency, performance and reliability to allow customers access to their applications and data.
Key job responsibilities
Network Development Engineers will:
• Be responsible for developing, operating, optimizing the performance of the Machine Learning (ML) network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that support Amazon business
• Automate our network across multiple global datacenters. This includes existing footprints and greenfield locations.
• Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to scale at higher volume.
• Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.
• Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
• Create and implement changes on the network.
About the team
AWS NFE (Network Fabric Engineering) owns datacenter network services that provide unconstrained connectivity to our customers, such as EC2, EBS, S3. They own the networks internal to the datacenters end to end, including product development, scaling and operational functions. They also own newer AWS offerings such as Outposts and Local Zones.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's 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
- 1+ years of data center experience, or experience in networking
- 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience, or experience in similar technical or vocational roles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
- Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals, including transformer architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization techniques
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 114,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
