Optical Network Development Engineer, DRES

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an Optical Network Development Engineer to join their Network Product Development (NPD) team within Core Networking. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the backbone of AWS's global infrastructure, supporting all AWS data centers and their critical components.

The position involves working with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers to ensure AWS customers have continuous access to cloud services. The InterDC Optical Services team manages a network handling >10Pbps of inter-data center traffic over >30k devices worldwide, focusing on developing and supporting optical products that interconnect AWS Data Centers and Points of Presence (PoPs).

Key responsibilities include collaborating with vendors to evaluate and implement new hardware/software features, automating optical test plans, qualifying optical modules, and working with operations teams to improve quality and RMA processes. The role requires expertise in optical communication systems, networking planning, and automation using Python.

The ideal candidate will contribute to both immediate technical solutions and long-term strategic planning, working closely with customers to understand and anticipate their needs. They will help make technology and design choices that balance efficiency, performance, and reliability while optimizing cost per bit.

This position offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative culture, with access to mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career advancement resources. Amazon values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive environment where bold ideas are welcomed and supported.

Working at AWS means joining a team that's at the forefront of cloud computing innovation, with the opportunity to impact millions of customers worldwide. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, making it ideal for someone passionate about large-scale network infrastructure and cloud technologies.