Amazon
Optical Network Dev Engineer, DCNE
$136K–$184K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Jun 22, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in major internet routing protocols; 4+ years in a Linux/Unix environment; 4+ years in rollout and operations of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies; 3+ years with optical planning and modelling tools. Preferred: 1+ years of automation scripting experience.
About the job
Develops and operates AWS’s global DWDM optical network, scaling and improving its design, reliability, automation, and lifecycle support.
What you'll do
- Build, operate, and roll out global DWDM networks; scale designs to meet customer demand.
- Collaborate on network designs, maintain network standards, and review and implement network changes.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and lead operational improvements to network quality and reliability.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
- 4+ years of experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
- 4+ years’ experience with the rollout and operations of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies.
- 3+ years’ experience with optical planning and modelling tools.
Nice to have
- 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience.
- Thorough understanding of deploying and operating high capacity DWDM and Optical network systems.
Pay
136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Linux/Unix, DWDM, Python, Bash, Shell, Perl
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