Network Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Network Infrastructure

Amazon is hiring a Network Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Network Infrastructure in Arlington, United States. It pays $136k-$184k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Wan, network engineering and routing.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise networks supporting Amazon Leo's global infrastructure.

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network-engineeringroutingtroubleshootingcapacity-planningautomation

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed..

As a Network Development Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of mission-critical enterprise networks supporting our manufacturing facilities, research labs, launch sites, and mission operations centers worldwide. You will ensure high availability, performance, and security of network infrastructure across multiple global locations.

Key job responsibilities

- Deployment and ongoing maintenance of complex network solutions in manufacturing and lab environments
- Ensure robust network operations supporting launch and mission activities
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex routing, interconnectivity, and performance issues
- Develop and maintain operational procedures and technical documentation
- Lead capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
- Enhance and manage monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue detection
- Mentor junior engineers on operational best practices and troubleshooting techniques
- Drive automation initiatives to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability for mission-critical operations

A day in the life
Your day begins reviewing network monitoring alerts across manufacturing facilities and mission operations centers. You'll analyze traffic patterns and capacity needs for the factory floor while planning network expansion for new lab spaces. You will participate in the deployment of network solutions for upcoming launch sites, contract manufacturing partners, and testing facilities. You will coordinate with vendors on WAN circuit installations, troubleshoot routing issues affecting production systems, and mentor team members on complex network deployments. You'll participate in change management meetings, schedule maintenance windows, and document network modifications. Throughout the day, you'll handle escalations from manufacturing teams, validate network security controls, and ensure high availability across all sites. The role requires balancing immediate operational needs with strategic planning and improvement of processes and procedures in order to maintain network reliability for mission-critical operations.

Basic qualifications

- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
- 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with AWS technologies

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, VA, Arlington - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Network Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Network Infrastructure at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Network Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Network Infrastructure is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $136k-$184k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Arlington.
The job was posted on September 29, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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