Sr. Network Development Engineer, Data Center Core Network Engineering

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Network Development Engineer to join their Network Product Development (NPD) team within Core Networking. This role is crucial in building and maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, focusing on data center networking and interconnectivity solutions.

The position involves designing and implementing network solutions that power AWS's rapidly growing cloud infrastructure. You'll be responsible for creating sophisticated network designs, deployment procedures, and automation processes that ensure high availability and performance of AWS's global network. Working with cutting-edge technology, you'll help solve complex problems at unprecedented scale, as the network grows by 70% annually.

As a Senior Network Development Engineer, you'll collaborate with diverse teams including software engineers, hardware specialists, and operations managers. You'll create High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) documents, influence technology roadmaps, and work closely with internal stakeholders to bring solutions from concept to production.

The role requires extensive experience in IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS), and network operating systems. You'll need strong Unix/Linux skills and programming abilities in Python or similar languages. This position offers competitive compensation ($143,200-$247,600 based on location) and comprehensive benefits.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes work-life harmony and provides extensive career development resources. This is an opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology while helping AWS maintain its position as the world's leading cloud platform.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with innovative thinking to develop solutions that scale efficiently and maintain high reliability. You'll be empowered to own projects end-to-end and contribute to the evolution of AWS's network infrastructure, directly impacting millions of customers worldwide.