Key job responsibilities
Design, deploy, and troubleshoot network infrastructure including routers, switches, and optical transport systems across AWS data centers and backbone networks
Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline network operations, reduce manual toil, and improve operational efficiency
Perform root cause analysis on complex network incidents and drive resolution to minimize customer impact
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, systems engineers, and network architects to deliver scalable network solutions
Participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 network operations and ensure high availability of AWS services
Contribute to capacity planning, network design reviews, and the development of operational best practices and runbooks
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
A day in the life
Our team is responsible for maintaining and evolving the network infrastructure that underpins AWS services globally. We are a diverse group of engineers who are passionate about networking, automation, and operational excellence. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member's ideas are valued, and we are committed to continuous learning and innovation. We take pride in our work and the impact it has on customers around the world.
As a Network Development Engineer, your day may start with reviewing network health dashboards and addressing any overnight alerts. You might spend the morning collaborating with your team on a network automation project, writing Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks. After lunch, you could be deep-diving into a complex routing issue, analyzing packet captures and BGP route tables to identify the root cause. You'll regularly participate in design reviews, share knowledge with peers, and work on projects that directly improve the reliability and scalability of the AWS network.
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
Experience in major internet routing protocols, specifically BGP and OSPF
Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos
Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment
Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies
Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
Experience with Unix and scripting in Perl, shell, C or C++
Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work towards resolution
Acknowledgement of country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement
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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