Connectivity Engineer, AWS Data Center, Network Product Development

Amazon•Herndon, VA

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. On an everyday basis as an engineer or scientist on our team, you have the unique opportunity to understand the growing AWS network and our internal customers' requirement on interconnect solutions, and work backwards to devise hardware solutions by influencing the broad industry and/or to develop software tools with sister teams to maintain a highly available network that delights AWS customers. You design and implement processes and mechanisms that both help the team to deliver business impact to the organization in a systemic way, while also helping to raise the bar on our operational excellence. You'll bridge design, construction, and operations, ensuring that every layer of physical networking—from fiber trunks to copper patching to optical transceivers—meets high standards of performance, reliability, and scalability. Within AWS Networking, the Network Product Development (NPD) organization is responsible for designing the hardware, building the software, and owning the interconnects for the routers that power the global AWS network. Beyond product delivery, we actively manage the fleet or routers in a network that grows by 70% annually. This means tracking key business and operational metrics to ensure that we operate smoothly and minimize or eliminate customer impact due to device related issues for a transparent AWS customer experience. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field - or equivalent experience
3+ years of hands-on experience with optical system and network design OR 7+ years of experience in structured cabling design, deployment, and maintenance for large-scale data centers
3+ years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards
Expertise in industry standards such as ANSI/TIA, BICSI and other relevant structured cabling guidelines
2+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization; Strong skills in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, cable schedules, and documentation management
Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and 3+ years of industry or academic research experience; Certifications such as BICSI, RCDD, etc.
Expertise in hardware and systems design and development; Experience with design and manufacturing pluggable optics (i.e SFP, SFP+, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP)
Experience working in hyperscale cloud, AI or high-performance computing environments
Proficiency in 2D/3D engineering tools (e.g. CAD, Revit) for design and clash detection
Experience working with ODM and CM suppliers of Optical Modules

Responsibilities

Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to develop and evaluate new hardware and software solutions and come up with implementation plans for incorporating them into the network
Automate test plans and develop and qualify optical modules and electrical cables
Design and specify structured cabling systems (fiber, copper, cable trays/duct banks) for network layers at hyperscale data centers
Develop standards, reference designs, and installation guidelines for physical network/cabling deployments and structured cabling systems
Focus on ambiguous problem areas in existing or new network architecture and systems development initiatives, propose and deliver projects that have a significant business and/or customer impact
Manage fiber/device vendors and contractors; perform quality control and commissioning of fiber bundles and structured cabling systems
Perform mitigation analysis and site inspections to validate as-built conditions, ensuring compliance with design and operational requirements
Monitor network/system/link quality and build mechanism to remediate large scale events and improve health of our links
Troubleshoot and resolve issues
Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records for physical network components across global sites

Benefits

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

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