AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Network Development Engineer to join their Backbone Enterprise and Regional Engineering (BERE) team within the GCNA Organization. This role is crucial in maintaining and developing AWS's global network infrastructure, which grows by 70% annually. The position combines network engineering with Unix systems expertise to deliver sustainable solutions for next-generation IP networks.
The role involves working with one of the world's largest networks, requiring innovative solutions to complex challenges. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing next-gen platforms and tooling ecosystems, focusing on automation of builds, configuration deployment, and capacity scaling. The position requires collaboration with internal partners and emphasizes creating durable solutions that consider customer needs from cost, performance, and reliability perspectives.
As a Network Development Engineer, you'll be part of the team that keeps AWS's cloud infrastructure running, working alongside software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts. The role offers opportunities to work on challenging problems with global impact, while being part of an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas.
Key responsibilities include designing network solutions, leading network projects, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and maintaining standards across the networking toolset. You'll also work closely with automation teams to define scaling tools and partner with broader infrastructure organizations on configuration standards.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in network-focused technical roles, strong expertise in IP routing protocols, and practical experience with automation using programming languages like Python. This position offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment while working on some of the most challenging network engineering problems at a global scale.