Sr. Network Development Engineer, ADC Networking

Application deadline: Oct 21, 2026 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. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services Networking is searching for hands-on Senior Network Development Engineer to join our network team that owns critical Amazon Web Services IP networks for our public sector regions. The team drives design, engineering, implementation, operations, reliability, and sustainability of these next-generation networks and works on innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. Our ideal candidate is hands-on, autonomous, detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills, and has a successful track record of engineering, delivering, and optimizing durable solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment; with geographically diverse teams is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best engineers in the industry and help shape the direction of one of the largest and fastest growing cloud networks in the world. The candidate selected must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities As a Senior Network Development Engineer in AWS Networking, you will own our current and newly developing IP networks end to end, from design and engineering through implementation, operations escalation, scaling, technology refresh, and technical documentation. • Lead the design of highly available, hyper-scale networks, services, and deployment procedures, and work with internal customers to take them from concept to production and beyond. • Design ahead of customer and technology needs. This includes writing and defending High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) documents, building and testing solutions, and supporting the teams that deploy and operate them. • Define and influence strategy and technology roadmaps within and outside the team. • Work with leadership to choose projects that support the team's mission, and lead the project teams that deliver them. • Partner with network engineers and software developers to automate deployment and operations, improving quality and velocity. • Drive operational excellence projects that improve network performance and reliability. • Troubleshoot complex problems, and review and implement changes on the network. • Hire, mentor, and coach engineers. Physical and Other Requirements • Willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation. • Experience working with customers during problem resolution and working well under pressure. • Able to sit at a computer during scheduled work hours, with appropriate breaks, while staying alert and paying close attention to detail. • Able to travel to data center and network sites and to Amazon and customer offices as needed.