Amazon's Event Network team is looking to hire Network Engineers to help scale and automate of one of the worlds advanced event networks.

The Event Network provides network connectivity for attendees and services at Amazon's premier events such as re:Invent. In this role you will look for innovative and creative ways to automate our network deployment, deliver next-gen solutions, optimize operational tasks.

We are seeking an experienced Network Development Engineer to join a highly skilled team that designs and automates networks for events and develops new solutions that improve the event networking experience for our customers.

Amazon Event Networking owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of the network service at Amazon's premier events such as re:Invent. We support all aspects of the network service at events, working with AWS, venue infrastructure, wired and wireless, and data center infrastructure equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the network during an event. We work on the challenging problems in the event space, with multiple variables impacting one event to the next.

You’ll join a diverse team of network engineers and TPM's, security experts and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across Amazon to help us deliver the highest standards for security while providing an uninterruptible network service. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.


Key job responsibilities
As a Network Development Engineer working within Amazon Event Networking you will:

- Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure for all of our events.
- Deploy, scale and automate our network
- Identify opportunities and develop tooling and to increase scaling velocity and quality.
- Contribute software development to existing and new services
- Create simple, repeatable processes, and improve upon existing processes.
- Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.
- Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
- Work closely with our teams in defining the platforms and frameworks that allow us to scale

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills and has a successful track record of designing simple, scalable solutions and troubleshooting complex network problems and delivering innovative solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential.

A day in the life
Amazon Event Networking owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of the network service at Amazon's premier events such as re:Invent. We support all aspects of the network service at events, working with AWS, venue infrastructure, wired and wireless, and data center infrastructure equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the network during an event. We work on the challenging problems in the event space, with multiple variables impacting one event to the next.

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.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- Experience with IP networking fundamentals and TCP/IP, UDP, DNS & DHCP
- Experience in Java/Perl/Python based automation

Preferred Qualifications

- 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Experience in oral and written communication in English
- Knowledge of core internet technologies, including DHCP, DNS, mail transport, TCP/IP, and network file systems
- Experience with one or more of the following routers, switches, wireless controllers and firewall vendor platforms: Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Virtual Location - Washington - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually