Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer , Network Product Development

Overview In this role you help design, implement and scale AWS-wide optical networks across global data centers. You’ll work with a cross-functional team to drive hardware and software development, optimize interconnects, and ensure highly available, cost-efficient network services for AWS customers. You’ll influence roadmaps and collaborate with vendors to adopt new optics technologies, while building tooling and processes that improve reliability and efficiency. This is a hands-on role with a strong impact on network performance and operational excellence. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance401(k) matchingpaid time offparyental leaveRSUsflexible working culture ResponsibilitiesReview and contribute to product designs and roadmapsDrive development activities with customers and peers; influence outcomesTroubleshoot complex network problems and deliver innovative solutionsCollaborate with vendors to evaluate hardware/software features and create implementation plansAutomate optical test plans and validate optical modulesWork with ODM/CM suppliers on optical module development and qualificationsCoordinate with network operations to identify issues and improve RMA processes Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; or equivalent experience8+ years of experience with optical communication systems or components8+ years of experience with optical transceivers, IEEE standards, and MSAs4+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization2+ years of experience with optical and networking merchant silicon suppliers, manufacturing processes, and qualifications1+ year of professional development experience with Python or similar scripting languagecollaboration across teamsvendor and stakeholder managementproblem-solving in ambiguous situationsoptical communication systemsoptical transceivers and MSAsIEEE standards related to optics