Application deadline: Sep 5, 2026
The Global Connectivity Infrastructure Development (GCID) organization within AWS deploys all fiber infrastructure globally. We are looking for a TIPM II - Material Development to support in executing this program's mission. You will own tactical workstreams across the material development pipeline. Driving vendor development timelines, coordinating qualification trials, managing program tracking, and ensuring every material in the pipeline moves efficiently through gates toward global deployment. You'll work at the intersection of product development, supply chain, and field engineering, helping AWS introduce materials that solve real deployment challenges created by next-generation fabric architectures.
Key job responsibilities
Own day-to-day tracking of materials through lifecycle to ensure tasks clear gates on schedule
Manufacturer Development Coordination - Manage tactical development timelines with vendor R&D partners; track milestones, document action items.
Qualification & Testing Programs - Coordinate field trials end-to-end: develop test plans, manage sample logistics and lab scheduling, attend field deployments with vendors, validate runbooks, and compile Post-Test Findings reports against defined success criteria
Prototype Management - Support RFQ processes, track vendor build progress, coordinate lab-based Initial Validation, and document Go/No-Go decisions
Documentation & Force Multiplication - Create and maintain standardized templates, runbooks, evaluation rubrics, and document libraries
Cross-functional Coordination - Work across procurement, standards, quality assurance, fiber engineering, and field deployment teams globally to align material introductions with regional deployment timelines
IP Awareness - Flag novel solutions during development for patent consideration; support IP documentation and filings using program mechanisms
Stakeholder Communication - Prepare monthly program updates, draft content for senior leadership
Travel: 10-30% - Vendor sites, labs, field trials - frequency varies by active development phase
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of technical infrastructure management experience
- 3+ years of program management, product development, or material/manufacturing engineering experience
- 3 years experience managing vendor or supplier relationships in a technical development context
- 3 years demonstrating ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams through structured lifecycle gates
- You must have 3+ years managing the standards of programs; reviewing all data center designs for fiber requirements, and overseeing long haul fiber deployment projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with fiber optic materials, OSP infrastructure, or telecommunications components
- Familiarity with material testing and qualification processes (environmental cycling, mechanical stress, optical performance)
- Experience with Asana, Jira, or equivalent project portfolio management tools
- Understanding of supply chain dynamics (Lead times, capacity planning, multi-vendor qualification strategy)
- Background working in hyperscale infrastructure environments
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, CO, Denver - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 127,100.00 - 171,900.00 USD annually
