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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.
The Core Networking team is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our Backbone Enterprise, and Regional Engineering (BERE) team. Network Development Engineers partner with our broader Infrastructure organization on configurations standards and tools, and collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, and also deploy and sustain networking software tools.
AWS Core Networking is focused on building Data Centers and the network that allows Data Centers to function efficiently. We own the solutions that allow racks to be aggregated and Data Centers to be interconnected. Core Networking's goal is to balance efficiency, performance and reliability to allow customers access to their applications and data.
Key job responsibilities
Network Development Engineers perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best practices application, optimization, internal/external customer interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation.
- Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to scale at higher volume.
- Lead network projects in the areas of network sustaining engineering, network deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices application, and/or network optimization.
- Sustain Amazon Web Services’ next generation networks for significant AWS customers by providing critical network support to diagnose, mitigate impact, and resolve large-scale networking events.
- Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations issues; including necessary low level application interaction, Unix systems, and new age networking software tools.
- Partner with our broader Network/Infrastructure organization in the areas of network engineering, configurations standards, and tools.
- Work closely with our Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, as well as assist with deployment and sustaining of networking software tools.
- Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies.
- Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
- Create and review documentation and process regarding network. implementation/deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.
A day in the life
- Work in a 24x7 team on call rotation, with ability to drive into workplace for critical events/needs.
- Manage customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
- Sit at the computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
- Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.
About the team
Within AWS Networking, the Backbone, Enterprise, and Regional Engineering (BERE) organization is
responsible for the design, implementation, and operations of a wide array of networking infrastructure
that provide global connectivity between all AWS Regions and edge locations.
BERE provides the massive scale required to support our AWS customers and internal services, via a
network that grows by 70% annually. In addition, they have teams that are responsible for the design
and operation of our global corporate office and data center network, allowing tens of thousands of
Amazonians to perform their daily tasks in support of our customers.
About AWS
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 (gender 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 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 in the cloud.
EEO/Accommodations
AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
- 4+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of scripting languages (bash, python, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing, Server Load Balancing, and Network Security architecture and core technologies such as IP, TCP, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, Server Load Balancers, Firewalls, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, LDAP, NFS, etc.
- Experience with one or more of the following routers, server load balancer, and firewall vendor platforms: Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, Arista, Brocade, Extreme, Citrix, F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network engineering manager jobs.
- 8 or more years of network engineering experience with at least 2 in a management role
- Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
- Experience designing and managing enterprise or carrier-grade network infrastructure
- CCNP or CCIE certification, or equivalent vendor-neutral credentials such as JNCIE
- Proficiency with network automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
Tips for Your Network Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify your network infrastructure impact
Hiring managers expect numbers behind your experience. Replace vague statements like 'managed network upgrades' with specifics: how many sites, how many engineers you led, and what the uptime or latency improvement was after the project.
Highlight both technical and people management
Many candidates undersell the team leadership side. Your resume should show you've hired, mentored, or performance-managed engineers, not just designed networks. Budget ownership and vendor negotiation experience are equally worth calling out explicitly.
Target openings by environment not just title
A network engineering manager role at a cloud-native company differs sharply from one at a legacy telco. Filter openings by environment type, such as multi-cloud, hybrid data center, or campus networking, to find roles that match your actual hands-on background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a network architecture decision story
Interviewers at the director and VP level will probe how you make architectural trade-offs. Prepare a concise story where you chose between two competing approaches, for example MPLS versus SD-WAN, and can defend the business and technical reasoning behind your call.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before discussing pay, clarify the team size, capital budget, and whether the role owns strategy or executes someone else's. A smaller team with real architectural authority is often a stronger career move than a larger team with limited scope.
Network Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most network engineering managers right now include Amazon, Meta, and GEICO, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Telecommunications carriers, cloud providers, and large financial institutions consistently account for the majority of postings year-round.
How many network engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 62% of network engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it a more location-flexible role than many hands-on engineering positions. Sub-disciplines focused on network automation, cloud networking, and policy governance tend to see the highest share of remote-eligible postings compared to roles requiring on-site data center or campus oversight.
How do you become a network engineering manager?
Start by building deep hands-on expertise as a network engineer across routing, switching, and security domains, then earn a recognized certification like CCNP or CCIE to establish technical credibility. Volunteer for lead roles on cross-functional projects to demonstrate you can coordinate people, not just configure devices. Transition into a team lead or senior engineer role, then pursue a formal management opening once you've shown you can develop junior engineers and own project delivery outcomes.
Can you get a network engineering manager role without prior management experience?
Yes, but you'll need to compensate with clear evidence of informal leadership. Interviewers look for candidates who have led project teams, mentored junior engineers, or owned a major infrastructure initiative end-to-end even without a direct-report structure. Framing your resume around influence, decision-making, and outcomes rather than individual technical tasks helps bridge the experience gap when moving into a first formal management role.
What does the network engineering manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen focuses on background and role fit, followed by a technical deep-dive where you'll walk through network architecture decisions, troubleshooting approaches, and tooling choices. A behavioral round with a hiring manager or director probes how you handle team conflicts, underperformance, and cross-functional stakeholder situations. Final rounds often include a panel with peer managers or a VP, and occasionally a take-home design exercise for senior-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to network engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to network engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the results page.
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