Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer, Tools and Automation, Network Product Development
Job ID: 3181165 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions? Would you like to play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next‑generation IP networks?
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while supporting near‑infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.
Key job responsibilities
* Develop automated tools and standardized processes for high‑volume optical transceiver system level testing.
* Lead collaborative efforts with internal stakeholders and supplier partners to establish robust testing frameworks and quality assurance procedures for optical modules.
* Work with network operations team to identify operation issues and improve quality and RMA processes.
* Engage stakeholders to identify areas of improvement during rack deployment or bring‑up.
* Work with network operations team to improve link error handling efficiency.
A day in the life: You’ll devise hardware solutions by influencing the broad industry and/or develop software tools with sister teams to maintain a highly available network that delights AWS customers. You design and implement processes and mechanisms that help the team deliver business impact and raise the bar on our operational excellence.
About the team
The NPD (Network Product Development) organization is responsible for designing the hardware, building the software, and owning the interconnects for the routers that power the global AWS network. Beyond product delivery, we actively manage the fleet of routers in a network that grows by 70% annually, tracking key business and operational metrics to ensure smooth operation and minimal customer impact.
Basic Qualifications
* 1+ years of professional work experience, or experience in SQL or other relational databases.
* Bachelor’s Degree in or foreign equivalent in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* Basic understanding of optical transceivers and data center networks.
* 2+ years of experience in scripting and test automation using Python.
* 2+ years of experience in cleaning, validating, and developing metrics from data.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master/PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field.
* 2+ years of experience in hardware and systems design, development, and troubleshooting.
* 1+ year of experience in the application of network design, including knowledge of major protocols, topology design, network hardware, device configuration and traffic engineering.
* 1+ year of experience in database and AWS services.
* 1+ year of experience working with ODMs and component suppliers in delivering optical solutions.
* Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
* Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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