Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development

Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development - Optics

Job ID: 3126537 | Amazon Web 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 networks?

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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 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.

We are looking for a Sr. Optical Network Engineer to join our Network Product Development (NPD) team. As a Sr. Optical Network Engineer, you will be responsible for building, deploying and scaling the Amazon networks that support AWS, customers, and other business units, across multiple global data centers.

AWS Core Networking is focused on building Data Centers and the network that allows them to function efficiently. We own the solutions that allow racks to be aggregated and Data Centers to be interconnected. Core Networking’s goal is to balance efficiency, performance and reliability to allow customers access to their applications and data.

Key job responsibilities

- Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software features and create implementation plans for incorporating them into the network.

- Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.

- Collaborate with vendors to define and develop test plans for optical modules.

- Work with the network operations team to identify operation issues and improve quality and RMA processes.

A day in the life

On an everyday basis you will understand the growing AWS network and our internal customers’ requirements on interconnect solutions. You’ll devise hardware solutions, influence the broader industry, or develop software tools to maintain a highly available network that delights AWS customers. You design and implement processes that help the team deliver business impact in a systemic way while raising the bar on operational excellence. You identify and develop simple, durable solutions that consider cost, performance, and reliability, working closely with internal partners that design, build, and operate the network.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or above in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.

- 8+ years of work experience on optical communication systems or components.

- 8+ years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards.

- 4+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization.

- 2+ years of experience working with optical and networking merchant silicon suppliers, manufacturing processes, and qualifications.

- 1+ year of professional development experience with Python or a similar scripting language for automation scripting.

Preferred Qualifications

- PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field.

- In‑depth expertise in hardware and systems design and development.

- Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting hardware.

- Experience working with ODM and CM suppliers of optical modules.

- Experience in the product development lifecycle.

- Ability to innovate or invent network solutions to business problems.

EEO/Accommodations

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some material job duties. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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 contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $257,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon offers equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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