Network Development Engineer, DX Dataplane Availability Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Network Development Engineer to join their DX Dataplane Availability Engineering team. This role is crucial in maintaining and operating one of the world's largest network infrastructures that powers AWS cloud services. The position is part of the AWS Direct Connect team, which provides dedicated network connections between customer premises and AWS cloud, currently available in over 100 locations across 30 countries.

The ideal candidate will combine network engineering expertise with software development skills, working at the intersection of large-scale networking and systems engineering. You'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of AWS's global network infrastructure while developing innovative solutions to scale and improve network operations.

AWS offers a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside diverse teams of software, hardware, and network engineers. The role provides significant opportunities for professional growth through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be empowered to own projects from conception to completion while contributing to the continuous evolution of AWS's network infrastructure.

The position requires strong technical fundamentals in networking protocols, Linux systems, and programming. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where you'll need to balance maintaining high reliability standards while innovating to improve network operations. If you're passionate about large-scale networking, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to be part of building the future of cloud infrastructure, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.