Network Development Engineer, Enterprise Network Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Network Development Engineer to join their Backbone Enterprise and Regional Engineering (BERE) team within the Global Connectivity and Network Availability (GCNA) Organization. This role combines network engineering with Unix systems expertise to build and maintain AWS's global network infrastructure.

The position involves working on one of the world's largest networks, requiring innovative solutions to complex challenges at unprecedented scale. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing next-generation platforms and tooling ecosystems, focusing on automation of builds, configuration deployment, and capacity scaling.

As part of the GCNA team, you'll help maintain the backbone that connects the global AWS network, ensuring efficient internet traffic flow between data centers and customers worldwide. The role requires expertise in IP routing protocols, network security architecture, and automation using Python/Shell scripting.

Key responsibilities include designing network solutions, collaborating with automation teams, leading network projects, and providing critical support for large-scale networking events. You'll work on everything from Top of Rack to Network Border, partnering with broader infrastructure teams to maintain standards and drive innovation.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of hands-on network engineering experience, strong automation skills, and deep understanding of TCP/IP networking. You'll join a diverse team of engineers working on cutting-edge infrastructure challenges, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth in an inclusive culture that values work-life harmony.

AWS offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with opportunities for professional development through knowledge-sharing and employee-led affinity groups. The role is based in Herndon, VA, and may require occasional travel to data center/network sites.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work on technology at massive scale, solving complex problems that have no blueprint, while contributing to the infrastructure that powers much of the modern internet. Join us in keeping the cloud running and helping deliver the highest standards of safety and security for AWS customers worldwide.