Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Optical Network Development Engineer to join their Network Product Development (NPD) team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining the backbone of AWS's global infrastructure, focusing on optical networking solutions that power AWS data centers worldwide.

The position combines hardware engineering expertise with software development, requiring deep knowledge of optical communication systems and networking technologies. You'll work at the intersection of network engineering and systems operations, developing and implementing solutions that ensure AWS's network infrastructure remains robust, efficient, and scalable.

As part of the Core Networking team, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of engineers to design and implement network solutions that support AWS's rapidly growing infrastructure. The role involves working with cutting-edge optical networking technology, automating test procedures, and partnering with vendors to develop and validate new solutions.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Developing and implementing optical network solutions across AWS's global infrastructure
• Creating and automating test plans for optical modules and network components
• Collaborating with vendors on hardware/software feature evaluation
• Contributing to the design and operation of next-generation IP networks
• Working with network operations to improve system quality and reliability

The position offers competitive compensation ($127,400-$212,800/year based on location), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on challenging problems at unprecedented scale. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and work-life harmony while contributing to technology that powers a significant portion of the world's cloud computing infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise in optical networking with a passion for building scalable, reliable infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of AWS's network architecture while working with some of the most advanced networking technology in the industry.