Amazon
Dublin, IRL
Would you like to be an Engineer that builds the Cloud, rather than an Engineer that just uses it? At Amazon Web Services (AWS) our Network Development Engineers look after the behind-the-scenes network and tools that make the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure possible.
As a Network Development Engineer you will be responsible for building and operating the network infrastructure where you will learn the tools, services and components that the team relies upon every day. Through close collaboration, support and exchange of ideas, we share a common goal to serve our external customers, with seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own and deliver them.
If you are motivated and passionate about the work that you do, care about delivering for your customers, have a love for learning and working with new technologies, then we welcome you to join us. You will be working with the most advanced tools, processes and talented people in the industry to make the Cloud a reality.
Key job responsibilities
A Network Development Engineer is responsible for engineering, implementation, scalability, operations, reliability, and sustainability of our next-generation networks. An NDE will utilise their networking skills along with our advanced tools and systems to invent, refine and develop automation and mechanisms to reduce manual operations. Our Engineers think at “Amazon scale” to solve problems in permanent, sustainable, and scalable ways, with an eye towards utilising the best solution over the quickest solution.
The work will include:
Leading network projects in the areas of network sustaining engineering, network deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices application, and/or network optimization
Influencing our operations function, responding to customer impact events and requests, troubleshooting, and fixing and improving the automation that runs our network
Analysing the network using tools and metrics to ensure it is operating correctly, safely and securely
Investigating technical issues scientifically and thoroughly, and assist in fixing complex problems so they don't come back
Successfully planning, delivering and simplifying new systems, processes, and tools to better deliver for our customers
Delivering sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, optimising and removing bottlenecks
Understanding new and upcoming networking systems and developing ways of safely implementing them into our environment
About the team
Collaborate with and learn from the best networking engineers in the world
Get to develop, build and operate networks at the very largest scale, in an organisation that values its engineers and promotes innovation and ownership
Be part of a unique team that’s dedicated to history-making programmes
Start a career path in one of the largest and most successful tech companies with a near-endless opportunity to explore and grow
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS 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.
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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & 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.
Knowledge of one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl)
Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals such as BGP, OSPF and other R&S technologies
Experience developing engineering, deployment, or operations automation to support IP networking systems.
This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state.
Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems
Knowledge of network design, protocols and Layer 1/2 troubleshooting
Experience troubleshooting issues and root cause analysis
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (
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