Connectivity Engineer, AWS Data Center, Network Product Development

Connectivity Engineer, AWS Data Center, Network Product Development

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

• Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to develop and evaluate new hardware and software solutions and come up with implementation plans for incorporating them into the network
• Automate test plans and develop and qualify optical modules and electrical cables
• Design and specify structured cabling systems (fiber, copper, cable trays/duct banks) for network layers at hyperscale data centers
• Develop standards, reference designs, and installation guidelines for physical network/cabling deployments and structured cabling systems
• Focus on ambiguous problem areas in existing or new network architecture and systems development initiatives, propose and deliver projects that have a significant business and/or customer impact
• Manage fiber/device vendors and contractors; perform quality control and commissioning of fiber bundles and structured cabling systems
• Perform mitigation analysis and site inspections to validate as-built conditions, ensuring compliance with design and operational requirements
• Monitor network/system/link quality and build mechanism to remediate large scale events and improve health of our links
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records for physical network components across global sites

Within AWS Networking, the Network Product Development (NPD) organization is responsible for designing the hardware, building the software, and owning the interconnects for the routers that power the global AWS network. Beyond product delivery, we actively manage the fleet or routers in a network that grows by 70% annually. This means tracking key business and operational metrics to ensure that we operate smoothly and minimize or eliminate customer impact due to device related issues for a transparent AWS customer experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field - or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with optical system and network design OR 7+ years of experience in structured cabling design, deployment, and maintenance for large‑scale data centers
• 3+ years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards
• Expertise in industry standards such as ANSI/TIA, BICSI and other relevant structured cabling guidelines
• 2+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization;
  Strong skills in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, cable schedules, and documentation management

• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
• Master’s degree and 3+ years of industry or academic research experience;
  Certifications such as BICSI, RCDD, etc.
• Expertise in hardware and systems design and development;
  Experience with design and manufacturing pluggable optics (i.e SFP, SFP+, QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP)
• Experience working in hyperscale cloud, AI or high‑performance computing environments
• Proficiency in 2D/3D engineering tools (e.g. CAD, Revit) for design and clash detection
• Experience working with ODM and CM suppliers of Optical Modules

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