Amazon · 2 months ago
Backbone Network Business Developer, Americas, Backbone Network Development
Denver, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $178K/yrAmazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Backbone Network Developer to help architect and scale its sophisticated network infrastructure, particularly in the Latin America region. This role involves driving network strategy, managing vendor partnerships, and overseeing project management to support AWS's global growth and operational excellence.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
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 analyse telecommunications market trends, emerging technologies, and industry developments
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
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in an IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Candidates should have telecommunications industry experience in a similar environment
Candidates must have an experience in managing suppliers/customers or partners
Ability to create complex financial models to understand business impacts of various network solutions is required
Preferred
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 other management within your own company and externally; and working across commercial, technical, domestic, and international arms of an organization
In-depth knowledge of the latest optical communications developments
Demonstrated ability to formulate data driven decisions that lead to results. Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills are critical to success in this position
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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VP & CTO
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