Amazon
Network Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect
$136K–$184K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years for each of the two basic qualifications; preferred automation scripting experience is also listed as 4+ years.
About the job
Deploys, operates, and automates AWS Direct Connect networks, improving reliability, scalability, and incident response.
What you'll do
- Maintain networks, troubleshoot interconnectivity issues, and support operational readiness for deployments.
- Automate repeatable work with scripts and tools; improve monitoring and event mitigation.
- Lead incident impact mitigation, deep dives, documentation, and corrective actions.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
- 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience.
Nice to have
- 4+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience.
- Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals such as BGP, OSPF and other R&S technologies; hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc.
Pay
136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Linux/Unix, Python, Bash, Shell, Perl, BGP, OSPF
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