Optical Network Development Engineer, Capacity Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced Optical Network Development Engineer to join their Core Networking team's Inter-DC & Optical division. This role is crucial in building, deploying, and scaling Amazon's networks that support AWS across multiple global datacenters. The position combines hands-on technical work with strategic planning, focusing on balancing efficiency, performance, and reliability.

As part of the Capacity Engineering team, you'll be responsible for AWS's inter-datacenter network growth strategy, encompassing design, planning, and delivery of networking infrastructure. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and be tasked with optimizing existing systems while ensuring the stability of next-generation IP networks.

The role requires expertise in DWDM networks, optical network technologies, and network automation. You'll collaborate with diverse teams including software, hardware, and network engineers, contributing to solutions that maintain AWS's position as the world's leading cloud platform. Key responsibilities include implementing network changes, leading critical projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving innovation across the network infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about large-scale network architecture who wants to impact millions of AWS customers. The position offers competitive compensation ($127,400-$212,800 based on location), equity, and comprehensive benefits. You'll join a diverse, inclusive team that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership of projects from conception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in TCP/IP networking, routing protocols, and network security architecture, combined with practical experience in optical planning and Python programming. This role offers the chance to work on some of the most challenging problems in cloud infrastructure, directly influencing the future of AWS's global network capacity.