senior operations Network Engineer ic · Posted Feb 15, 2026
$183,000 – $247,600
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Network Engineer in the operations function based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, AWS, Linux, Networking. Compensation is listed at $183,000–$247,600 per year.

Role
Network Engineer
Function
operations
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cupertino, CA
Department
Hardware Development
Posted
Feb 15, 2026
AI Summary
Senior-level optical network engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and scaling Amazon's global data center networks. Develops optical network solutions, collaborates with vendors on hardware/software evaluation, automates test plans, and troubleshoots complex network architecture problems to support AWS infrastructure.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions? Would you like to play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks? 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. The Core Networking team is looking for a Sr. Optical Network Development Engineer…

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