Description 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. As a Backbone Network Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and development of Amazon's physical network infrastructure. Your expertise will encompass planning and designing physical network infrastructure (including dark fiber, colocation, and ISP cabling), optical transport technologies, and backbone network engineering design principles. Additionally, you will possess comprehensive market knowledge of network infrastructure providers in your region. This role demands extensive collaboration and the ability to drive strategic planning initiatives. You will be tasked with designing high-availability solutions at scale and delivering precise documentation. Your primary responsibility will be to actively develop and implement backbone infrastructure solutions within your designated region. This involves working closely with Infrastructure Technical Business Developers, suppliers, technology partners, and various Amazon networking teams to meet our customers' evolving demands. Key job responsibilities - Act as the Asia-Pacific (APAC) regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) on topology change management and infrastructure demand planning. - Collaboratively develop network infrastructure execution plans in partnership with Business Developers, involving leased wavelengths, dark fiber, and submarine cable capacity/builds. - Develop strategic regional backbone network plans for approval by internal customers and stakeholders, focusing on short-, medium-, and long-term needs. - Work with network engineering to ensure the highest degree of design consistency, network efficiency, cost optimization, and long-term scalability of the backbone network is delivered. Compile topology information and performance metrics, and make recommendations for improvements based on findings. - Manage network changes (migrations) as our network evolves to support increased traffic volumes and geographic expansion. - Translate backbone and edge forecasts into actionable network infrastructure projects. - Own your region's network availability and performance, and develop remediation plans to address non-compliance. About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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. 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 (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 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 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications - Minimum 4 years of telecommunications industry experience in a similar environment - Direct technical experience working with long haul dark fiber networks and DWDM systems - Demonstrated influence in planning, design, development, contracting, implementation, and operation of long haul backbone networks - Extensive knowledge of IP peering ecosystems, fiber optic networks, submarine cables, and their interconnection Preferred Qualifications - Experience working at a large network operator, OTT, or Internet Service Provider - Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer requirements and organizational skills - In-depth knowledge of the latest optical communications developments - In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, RSVP, and ISIS) Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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