Network Development Engineer II, AWS Internet Edge (GCNA-D)

Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple,

sustainable and repeatable solutions? Would you like your work 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. 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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply

chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) Organization is

looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our EDGE team. Network

Development Engineers partner with our broader Infrastructure organization on

configurations standards and tools, and collaborate with Systems and Software

Engineers to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, and also

deploy and sustain networking software tools.

AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) is the backbone that

connects the global AWS network. Focused on managing the internet traffic that

allows users to access their information and applications regardless of where

they are in the world. GCNA is responsible for building and designing a complex

backbone network that allows internet traffic to flow efficiently between data

centers and customers.

Key job responsibilities

Network Development Engineers perform high quality network and/or systems

operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering,

best practices application, optimization, internal/external customer

interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation.

• Create and implement changes on the network.

• Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to

scale at higher volume.

• Lead network projects in the areas of network sustaining engineering, network

deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices

application, and/or network optimization.

• Sustain Amazon Web Services’ next generation networks for significant AWS

customers by providing critical network support to diagnose, mitigate impact,

and resolve large-scale networking events.

• Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms,

performance, and configurations issues; including necessary low level

application interaction, Unix systems, and new age networking software tools.

• Drive and support innovation from Top of Rack to the Network Border and

everything in between.

• Partner with our broader Network/Infrastructure organization in the areas of

network engineering, configurations standards, and tools.

• Work closely with our Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams to ensure

fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, as well as assist with

deployment and sustaining of networking software tools.

• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure that we are fully

compliant to those standards and policies.

• Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.

• Collaborate with highest tier escalation engineers/resolvers.

• Create and review documentation and process regarding network

implementation/deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures,

knowledge transfer material, etc.

A day in the life

Engineers in the Internet Edge organization have a wide range of

responsibilities: we evolve routing policy, implement traffic engineering

solutions, grow our peering footprint, secure the “front door” from bad actors

on the Internet, and architect the hardware platforms and network design to

support any Amazon product that needs to reach end-users worldwide. Our

infrastructure moves terabits of traffic to and from the Internet at any given

moment, and represents one of the largest edge surface areas in the world,

requiring complex solutions to ensure that capacity always stays ahead of

demand. To accomplish that, our engineers develop automation, write software,

and work with a wide range of partner teams to continually improve and automate

our Internet connectivity in areas such as capacity delivery, configuration

deployment, impairment detection, and traffic optimization. Internet Edge

engineers make decisions on both a day-to-day and long-term strategic basis,

which carry a large amount of responsibility and impact across all of Amazon’s

products.

• Work in a 24x7 team on call rotation, with ability to drive into workplace for

critical events/needs.

• Manage customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under

pressure.

• Sit at the computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while

maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.

• Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

About the team

Internet Edge provides high-performing Internet connectivity for a wide range of

use cases, such as retail (amazon.com), video streaming (Prime Video), content

delivery (CloudFront), DNS (Route53), AWS services (such as EC2/S3), consumer

devices (such as FireTV/Kindle/Echo), and more.

Within AWS Networking, the Internet Edge organization is responsible for

connecting Amazon to the global Internet. With connections to thousands of

unique external networks in hundreds of locations across the world, our mission

is to deliver an Internet connectivity experience that sets the global standard

for performance, availability, security, and cost, making Amazon the clear

choice for our customers’ needs.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the

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?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies

trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led

affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our

differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our

Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences,

inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & 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.

EEO/Accommodations

AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best

results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity,

sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally

protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with

disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and

we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly

by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Basic

Qualifications

• - 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• - 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience Preferred

Qualifications

• - Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
• of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
• Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
• customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
• adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the
• interview or onboarding process, please visit
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• 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. Amazon also 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
• [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
• USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually