Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 1 day ago
Senior Connectivity Engineer, Network Product Development
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$143K/yr - $257K/yr
7+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. The Senior Connectivity Engineer will be responsible for designing structured cabling systems and collaborating with vendors to implement new hardware and software features into the network, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability across AWS global infrastructure.
ConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware and software features and come up with implementation plans for incorporating them into the network
Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules
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
Drive discussions with customers and peers, and being a key influencer in team strategy
Partner with internal network engineering and site operations teams to align physical design with logical network architecture
Manage fiber 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 module quality in the fleet and build mechanism to remediate large scale events and improve health of our links
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during build, commissioning, and handover phases to ensure network readiness
Maintain documentation, drawings, and asset records for physical network components across global sites
Provide feedback to design and operations teams to drive continuous improvement of physical network standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
7+ years of hands-on experience on optical system and network design OR 10+ years of experience in structured cabling design, deployment, and maintenance for large-scale data centers
5+ years of experience with optical transceivers and IEEE standards; 3+ years of experience working with optical protocols and technologies
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
Proven ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors on large-scale projects; Strong skills in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, cable schedules, and documentation management
Preferred
Master's degree, or PhD and 3+ years of industry or academic research experience
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
Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting; Experience working with ODM and CM suppliers of Optical Modules
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
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