Network Development Engineer II, OTN-CORE

Amazon•Austin, TX

About The Position

The OpsTech Networking LAN team builds next-generation LAN infrastructure that powers Amazon's global fulfillment and operations network. The team manages LAN connectivity, network device provisioning, and configuration management for over 2,800 sites worldwide, supporting Amazon Operations and Grocery businesses. We are seeking a Network Development Engineer II to design and implement horizontally scalable LAN architecture. You will work on initiatives that automate network device provisioning, manage firmware campaigns across thousands of devices, and improve network availability through enhanced configuration management systems. Your work will directly impact configuration deployment automation, device configuration standardization, and the management of over 173,000+ LAN network devices across multiple site types. As an NDE II on the LAN team, you will solve complex technical problems involving Cisco switching technology, network automation, config deployments, and device provisioning systems. - You will design solutions that are scalable, testable, maintainable, and efficient. Information security and network reliability are fundamental to your approach. - You will work autonomously on major portions of LAN network technology implementation, applying best practices while making pragmatic trade-offs that consider both short-term operational needs and long-term business requirements. - You will operate the largest fulfillment network in the world, working with technologies including Cisco and other vendor network devices, config management, network automation tools, and configuration management systems. - You will leverage AI-powered tools to enhance network operations, diagnostics, and operational efficiency. - You will collaborate with customers and stakeholders to develop project ideas into project plans, participate actively in design reviews and operational reviews, and mentor team members. - Network reliability is essential to Amazon Operations, and your responsibilities include driving root cause resolution of network events most impactful to the business. The OpsTech Networking organization supports multiple business units globally, from delivery stations in emerging markets to advanced automated fulfillment centers across the globe. This group works on both tactical improvements and long-term strategic projects. This opportunity will enable you to grow your skills as an engineer and have a lasting impact on Amazon's LAN infrastructure.

Requirements

4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
Experience working across teams and influencing teams that are not your own
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Three or more years of experience designing and operating large-scale production networks
Three or more years of experience with major routing protocols, specifically BGP and OSPF
Three or more years of experience with routing and switching hardware from major vendors including Cisco and Juniper
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and operate network solutions that are secure, stable, testable, and maintainable
Strong documentation skills with proven methodology for creating clear technical documentation
Experience building or enhancing tools, developing best practices, refining operational procedures, and thinking proactively with innovation

Nice To Haves

1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Experience with AI-powered tools for network automation, diagnostics, and operational efficiency, including agentic AWS AI tools such as Kiro
Experience with IPv6 design and implementations

Responsibilities

Solve complex technical problems involving Cisco switching technology, network automation, config deployments, and device provisioning systems.
Design solutions that are scalable, testable, maintainable, and efficient. Information security and network reliability are fundamental to your approach.
Work autonomously on major portions of LAN network technology implementation, applying best practices while making pragmatic trade-offs that consider both short-term operational needs and long-term business requirements.
Operate the largest fulfillment network in the world, working with technologies including Cisco and other vendor network devices, config management, network automation tools, and configuration management systems.
Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance network operations, diagnostics, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to develop project ideas into project plans, participate actively in design reviews and operational reviews, and mentor team members.
Drive root cause resolution of network events most impactful to the business.