Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Optical Network Development Engineer to join their Network Product Development (NPD) team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, focusing on the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS data centers worldwide. The position involves working with cutting-edge optical communication systems and components, requiring expertise in network architecture and optical technologies.

The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging problems at massive scale, collaborating with a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers. You'll be responsible for building and scaling networks that support AWS services across multiple global data centers, working with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies, and developing automated testing solutions for optical components.

The Core Networking team's mission is to balance efficiency, performance, and reliability in data center operations. You'll play a key role in developing solutions that allow racks to be aggregated and data centers to be interconnected, working in an environment that encourages innovation and simple solutions to complex problems.

AWS values diverse experiences and provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, and work-life harmony. The company offers extensive career development opportunities through mentorship programs and ongoing learning experiences. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership of projects from conception to completion.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $127,400 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments. Join a team that's at the forefront of cloud infrastructure, working on technology that impacts millions of AWS customers globally.