Network Development Engineer II - AWS, Backbone Topology 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 is crucial in maintaining and evolving one of the world's largest networks that grows by 70% annually.

The position combines network engineering expertise with systems operations to deliver scalable solutions for AWS's global infrastructure. You'll be responsible for the design, implementation, and operations of networking infrastructure that provides connectivity between AWS Regions and edge locations. This includes working with cutting-edge technology and solving complex challenges at an unprecedented scale.

As a Network Development Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement next-generation platforms and tooling ecosystems. Your work will directly impact millions of AWS customers by ensuring network stability, performance, and reliability. The role involves creating automated solutions for network builds, configuration deployment, and capacity scaling.

Key responsibilities include managing critical network infrastructure, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and developing innovative solutions for network automation. You'll work with various routing protocols, network security architectures, and modern networking tools while participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation to ensure continuous service availability.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of experience with internet routing protocols and large-scale network environments. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, automation skills with Python/Shell scripting, and experience with major networking vendors are essential. You'll join a diverse team of engineers and specialists while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation, equity, and extensive professional development opportunities.

This role offers the chance to work on unique challenges at scale, as there's no blueprint for operating a network of AWS's size. You'll be empowered to develop durable solutions while considering customer needs from cost, performance, and reliability perspectives. The position combines technical expertise with business impact, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about network engineering and cloud infrastructure.