Principal Network Engineer, Prime Video

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$189,400 - $294,600
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Principal Network Engineer, Prime Video

Prime Video Experience Technology (PVXT) is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to lead their video streaming infrastructure. This role combines hands-on engineering leadership with strategic technical decision-making for Amazon's global video streaming platform. You'll be responsible for architecting and optimizing network systems that power video-on-demand, live events, and 24/7 linear channel experiences reaching approximately 1 billion devices worldwide.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll shape the technical direction of Prime Video's networking infrastructure, working with cutting-edge technologies in video streaming, network protocols, and cloud architecture. You'll lead multiple teams globally, mentor other engineers, and drive technical excellence across the organization. The role requires deep expertise in network engineering, video streaming protocols, and large-scale distributed systems.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $189,400 to $294,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll work with some of the best engineers in the industry, solving complex technical challenges at massive scale. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on how millions of customers consume video content globally while working with advanced engineering technologies and automation systems.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of network engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and customer obsession, working on technology that directly impacts millions of viewers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Principal Network Engineer, Prime Video

  • Provide hands-on engineering leadership
  • Make technical recommendations and decisions affecting engineering solutions
  • Grow and mentor other engineering leaders
  • Develop engineering knowledge across the organization
  • Stay current with industry trends and steer Prime Video investments
  • Lead multiple diverse teams globally
  • Design and optimize network systems for video streaming services

Requirements For Principal Network Engineer, Prime Video

Java
Python
Linux
  • Bachelor or master degree in computer science or highly quantitative field
  • 10+ years working experience in network related areas
  • Programming experience in Java, C/C++, Python
  • Experience with complex engineering designs and deployments in production
  • Expertise in network transport protocols (TCP/IP, UDP/IP, QUIC)
  • Knowledge of video streaming protocols (MPEG-DASH, HLS)
  • Expertise in layer-2 networking and AWS Virtual Private Cloud architecture
  • Working knowledge of video delivery at scale

Benefits For Principal Network Engineer, Prime Video

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Competitive base salary based on location

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