Network Development Engineer

Network Development Engineer, Amazon Prime Air

Amazon is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are working on the future and seeking an iterative, fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation and apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real-world delivery challenges. Come work on the Prime Air Team!

InfraOps Team - Prime Air Drone Delivery Centers

The InfraOps team within Prime Air is responsible for designing and implementing ground network infrastructure at Prime Air Drone Delivery Centers. We are looking for an experienced Network Development Engineer to help us optimize and grow our infrastructure. Our services operate at scale and support mission-critical safety workloads, so a passion for operational excellence is key.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage networks across several geographic regions.
• Monitor and maintain performance and capacity at Amazon’s office installations to ensure maximum efficiency and operational uptime.
• Provide operational support for multi-vendor data connectivity solutions to support Prime Air’s growth.
• Work with vendors and cross-functional teams for ongoing design efforts and systems support.
• Participate in Operational Excellence by continuously optimizing and automating networking and operations processes.
• Manage severity 2 and 3 tickets while attending on-call rotations during business hours and rostered weekends.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of advanced networking and troubleshooting experience (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, traceroute, iperf, dig, cURL or related).
• 4+ years of network engineering and deployments for large-scale networks in a corporate environment, including hands-on physical infrastructure installations, hardware integration, racking, and cabling experience.
• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• Experience in wireless system design and architecture, system integration, and RF system analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with cloud-based networking (AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms), including cloud network architectures, VPCs, cloud routing, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• 4+ years of experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, or similar), tool development, and implementing repeatable deployment processes.
• Professional networking certifications: CCNP Service Provider, CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP-SP, or JNCIS-DevOps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will also include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Key skills/competency

• Network Engineering
• Network Development
• Amazon Prime Air
• Infrastructure Design
• Network Automation
• Cloud Networking
• Wireless Systems
• Routing Protocols
• System Integration
• Operational Excellence