Sr. Network Development Engineer, ADC Networking

Amazon is hiring a Sr. Network Development Engineer, ADC Networking in Denver, United States. It pays $159k-$215k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Design, engineer, and scale critical AWS IP networks for public sector regions.

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Application deadline: Oct 31, 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.

About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
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.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and 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, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

Basic qualifications

- Associate's degree or above, or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CFR (CyberSec First Responder) or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
- 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
- Experience in IP networking technologies such as - BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, SLB, network hardware platforms, and packet forwarding architectures.
- Network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations experience.

Preferred qualifications

- Ability to lead and deliver complex network projects and drive operational excellence.
- Proficiency in developing network automation software.
- Ability to drive and manage customer impacting network events.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, prioritize, and time manage effectively.

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, CO, Denver - 159,100.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Sr. Network Development Engineer, ADC Networking at Amazon rates 10 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.

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Key facts

Sr. Network Development Engineer, ADC Networking is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $159k-$215k a year.
The role is based in US, CO, Denver.
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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