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. This role is crucial in maintaining and developing AWS's global network infrastructure, one of the largest in the world. The position combines network engineering with Unix systems expertise to deliver sustainable solutions for next-generation IP networks.

The role involves working with AWS's massive-scale network infrastructure that grows by 70% annually, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, and cooling equipment that ensure continuous customer access. You'll be part of the GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) Organization, which forms the backbone connecting the global AWS network.

As a Network Development Engineer, you'll collaborate with broader infrastructure teams on configuration standards and tools, working alongside Systems and Software Engineers to ensure smooth deployment of new designs and products. Key responsibilities include designing network solutions, leading network projects, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and maintaining network standards.

The position offers unique challenges due to the unprecedented scale of AWS's network, requiring innovative solutions to complex problems. You'll work on developing tooling that provides visibility and control of traffic across the network while ensuring automatic mitigation of events to minimize customer impact.

The role provides opportunities for growth through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement resources. AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides flexibility as part of its working culture.

This position is ideal for someone who combines strong networking expertise with programming skills and has a passion for large-scale infrastructure challenges. You'll be part of a team that's essential to keeping the cloud running and delivering the highest standards of safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers.