Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer - Thermal, Network Product Development

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Optical Network Development Engineer with a focus in Thermals to join their Network Product Development (NPD) team. This role is crucial in building, deploying, and scaling Amazon networks that support AWS across multiple global data centers. The position combines expertise in thermal design, network engineering, and systems operations to deliver sustainable solutions for next-generation IP networks.

The role involves collaborating with vendors to evaluate and implement new hardware features, developing thermal test plans, and automating validation processes. You'll work within the Core Networking team, which is responsible for building Data Centers and the networks that allow them to function efficiently. The team balances efficiency, performance, and reliability to ensure optimal customer access to applications and data.

As part of AWS, you'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, working on challenging problems that impact global infrastructure. The position offers opportunities to influence industry standards while developing software tools to maintain highly available networks. AWS values innovative thinking and encourages engineers to develop simple solutions to complex problems.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $143,200 to $247,600 per year, depending on location and experience. AWS offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, financial benefits, and career development opportunities. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas.

This role requires significant experience in thermal design, validation, and automation, making it ideal for candidates with a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering who want to impact cloud infrastructure at a global scale.