Backbone Network Business Developer, Americas, Backbone Network Development; AWS

Backbone Network Business Developer, Americas, Backbone Network Development

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Final date to receive applications:
Feb 26, 2026

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, low‑cost cloud infrastructure platform that powers businesses worldwide. AWS’s infrastructure is organized into Regions and Availability Zones (AZs) to deliver high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability. We are looking for a Backbone Network Developer with strong knowledge of the LATAM region to help architect and scale AWS’s backbone network. The role enables you to shape future cloud infrastructure, drive innovation, and solve complex challenges at scale.

• Network Strategy & Development
  • Drive AWS's LATAM backbone network infrastructure strategy and execution
  • Design and implement large‑scale network architecture supporting Amazon's global operations
  • Develop and execute strategic network expansion plans with regular milestone tracking
  • Optimize network topology for maximum efficiency and cost‑effectiveness
  • Monitor and analyze telecommunications market trends, emerging technologies, and industry developments
• Vendor & Partnership Management
  • Identify and evaluate strategic suppliers for wavelengths, dark fiber, and submarine cable capacity
  • Lead technical vendor strategy across AWS's LATAM network topology
  • Develop and maintain key commercial and technical partnerships within LATAM
  • Manage supplier onboarding, performance metrics, and service quality standards
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver new backbone capacity
• Financial & Project Management
  • Collaborate with finance partners on budget planning and allocation
  • Manage risk assessment, escalations, and technical constraint resolution
  • Balance business requirements with technical limitations and cost considerations

• A Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Telecommunications industry experience in a similar environment
• Experience managing suppliers/customers or partners
• Ability to create complex financial models to assess business impacts of network solutions

• Experience working at a large network operator, OTT or Internet Service Provider
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer requirements and build strategic plans
• Experience interacting with senior executives and cross‑functional teams within and outside of your organization
• In‑depth knowledge of the latest optical communications developments
• Data‑driven decision‑making skills; strong analytical thinking and business judgment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Salary:
Colorado $92,400 - $160,000 annually | National $83,100 - $177,800 annually