Optical Network Dev Engineer, DCNE

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

Responsibilities

• Build, Operate and rollout our global DWDM networks
• Drive scaling current DWDM designs to meet the demand of our customers
• Create processes that help operate and build our DWDM network
• Work closely with other Networking departments on new designs
• Ensure that the DWDM network adheres to the defined network standards
• Review and implement changes on the DWDM network
• Drive operational excellence projects to drive improvements in our DWDM network quality and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions day to day on our network

Requirements

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 4+ years’ experience with the rollout and operations of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies
• 3+ years’ experience with optical planning and modelling tools

Qualifications

• Highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills and has a successful track record of troubleshooting complex network problems and has experience in automation and delivering innovative solutions
• The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential

Skills

• Automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
• Thorough understanding of deploying and operating high capacity DWDM and Optical network systems

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Schedule

Full-time