Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 20 hours ago
Optical Network Development Engineer, Network Product Development
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The Optical Network Development Engineer will build, deploy, and scale Amazon networks, focusing on the efficiency and reliability of data centers while collaborating with various teams to meet business needs.
Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Develop automated tools and standardized processes for high-volume optical transceiver system level testing
Lead collaborative efforts with internal stakeholders and supplier partners to establish robust testing frameworks and quality assurance procedures for optical modules
Work with network operations team in identifying operation issues and improving quality and RMA process
Engage stakeholders to identify areas of improvements during rack deployment or bring-up
Work with network operations team to improve link error handling efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering or equivalent worked experience
8+ years of work experience on optical communication systems or components
8+ years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards
4+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization
2+ years of experience working with optical and networking merchant silicon suppliers, manufacturing processes, and qualifications
1+ years of professional development experience with Python or a similar scripting language for automation scripting
Preferred
Master/PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field
2+ years of experience in hardware and systems design, development, and troubleshooting
1+ year of experience in the application of network design, including knowledge of major protocols, topology design, network hardware, device configuration and traffic engineering
1+ year of experience in database and AWS services
1+ year of experience working with ODMs and component suppliers in delivering optical solutions
Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this roles
Meets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant
Leadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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