Network Development Engineer, AWS Direct Connect at Amazon
Seattle, WA
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Jul 2, 2026
Seattle, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A network engineering role focused on operating and scaling the AWS Direct Connect service, which provides dedicated connectivity between customer premises and the AWS cloud across more than 100 locations worldwide. Day-to-day work involves troubleshooting network issues, driving automation of builds and configuration, maintaining standards compliance, and responding to large-scale network events through an on-call rotation. Suits engineers with solid experience in internet routing protocols and Linux/Unix environments.
Mid level · 4+ years · National · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $101,310 (middle half $79,725–$129,425).
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Why we read it this way (4)
No work location is specified in the posting beyond references to data centers and Amazon/customer offices globally; the CBSA field has been left blank. The role requires on-site presence for critical events and data center travel, so it is not fully remote.
The title 'Network Development Engineer' and the mix of responsibilities — operating/maintaining a large network AND writing automation scripts/tooling — sit between 15-1244 (Network/Systems Admins) and 15-1252 (Software Developers). The primary day-to-day work described (troubleshooting, configuration, incident response, standards compliance) leans toward network operations, so 15-1244 was chosen, with 15-1252 as the runner-up given the scripting/automation emphasis.
The Basic Qualifications gate on '4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience' and '4+ years of Linux/Unix environment experience' — these are the only hard requirements stated. BGP, OSPF, load balancers, switches, and routers all appear under Preferred Qualifications.
No compensation range is disclosed in the posting.
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