Amazon Sr Network Development Engineer 

United States, Kansas 

853638023

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.Responsibilities:- As a Senior Network Development Engineer working in AWS Networking, you will have end to end ownership (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation) of our current and newly developing IP networks
- Lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper-scale networks, driving them from concept to launch, and beyond
- Work closely with our network engineers and software developers to automate network deployment and operations
- Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability
- Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions
- Hiring, mentoring and coaching engineers
- Review and implement changes on the network
Physical and Other Requirements:
- Must be willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.- The ability to sit in front of computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI with a polygraph.Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We don’t like getting paged in the
middle of the night or on the weekend, so we work to ensure that our systems are fault tolerant. When we do get paged, we work together to resolve the root cause so that we don’t get paged for the same issue twice.Mentorship & Career Growth
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.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.

- 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
- Experience in IP networking technologies such as - BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, SLB, network hardware platforms, and packet forwarding architectures.
- Network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations experience.
- Experience leading solutioning, planning, engineering, growth, operations, and/or enhancement of industry leading IP network solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.