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Optical Network Engineer, Data Center Regional Engineering Services (DRES)

Seattle, Washington, United States💼 Full-time💰 $136,000–$184,000🗓 2026-03-24 → 2026-09-28

Core

Design, build, deploy, and scale Amazon's global optical networks to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability for customers and internal business units.

Role type

Senior IC Optical Network Development Engineer

Builds

Global data center interconnects, optical network infrastructure, and automated testing solutions

Domain

Cloud infrastructure, Data Center networking, Optical fiber systems

Required skills

Internet routing protocols, Linux/Unix systems administration, Large-scale networking operations, Hardware evaluation (optical modules, switches, routers), Automation scripting, Process improvement leadership

Preferred skills

Python/Bash/Shell automation, CAD tools, Network hardware cabling expertise, Version control tools

Technologies

Python, Bash, Shell, Perl, Java, C#, Chef, PowerShell, Ruby, PHP, CAD

Responsibilities

Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement new hardware/software features, Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules, Identify operational issues and improve quality/RMA processes, Design and implement processes for operational excellence

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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