Network Development Engineer Intern, 2027 Summer

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At Amazon our tech isnt just a tool its your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems cloud services and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether youre creating cloud-native solutions optimizing machine learning models or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe your work reaches the world fast. Youll take ownership early collaborate across teams and disciplines and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. Theres no single path forward here with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next for customers and for you.

Whats in it for you An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. Youll build test and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

Amazon internships are full-time positions and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day.
Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.

By applying to this position your application will be considered for all ASIC roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle Bellevue Redmond) Greater Bay Area (San Francisco Sunnyvale Santa Clara) Greater DMV (DC MD VA) Austin (TX) New York City (NY) Minneapolis (MN).
You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.

Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:
1. Winter (Starts January/February 2027)
2. Summer (Starts May/June 2027)
3. Fall (Starts August/September 2027)

Do you want to be part of a team that deploys and automates one of the worlds largest and complex networks As a Network Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that supports the Amazon Retail Service Kindle Payments and multiple AWS services. You will work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to scale at unprecedented volume. Youll have the opportunity to deploy scale and automate our network across multiple global datacenter including existing footprints and greenfield locations.
If this sounds exciting to you - come build the future with us!

Key job responsibilities
Create simple repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.
Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.

- Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment
- Experience in scripting languages such as Perl Python or Javascript
- Knowledge of network cabling optic types and test equipment
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems Management Information Systems Telecommunications or similar program with a graduation conferral date between October 2027 through December 2029

- Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals such as BGP OSPF and other R&S technologies
- Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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