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Manager, ICT Design Engineering, Data Center Design Engineering

Amazon

Seattle, WA

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4G (4th Generation) Wireless, 802.11, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), AutoCAD, Best Practices, Broadband, Building Codes, Building Permits, Building Regulations, Building Systems, C Programming Language, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Collocation, Computer Engineering, Conferences, Construction, Construction Control, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant), Documentation Standards, Editing, Electrical Engineering, Fiber Optic Cable, Information Technology & Information Systems, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microwaves, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Parallel Programming, People Management, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer), Radio Frequency, Safety Standards, Space Operations, Standards Development, Startup, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management, Training Program, WiMAX, Willing to Travel, Wireless Protocols/Standards
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
16 days ago
Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. You'll join a diverse team of design engineers, 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 Manager of ICT Design Engineering for the Americas, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for designing the telecommunications pathways, spaces, and building operations cable plant that forms the backbone of AWS data center operations. Your team translates complex network requirements into buildable, cost-effective physical infrastructure designs - enabling capacity delivery at scale across Commercial, Colocation, and Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) build types. You will own the Telecommunications Basis of Design (BOD) - the governing standard for ICT infrastructure across AWS's global design portfolio - and drive design consistency across 15+ active programs. You will partner closely with Networking, Construction, Global Network Deployment, Security, and Controls teams to ensure ICT designs meet today's requirements while anticipating the demands of next-generation compute workloads, including AI/ML and HPC. Key job responsibilities - Lead, coach, and develop a geographically distributed team of 8+ ICT Design Engineers across junior to senior levels and multiple US locations, including actively supporting promotion paths and career growth. - Own the Telecommunications Basis of Design (BOD) - the governing document defining ICT infrastructure standards across AWS's global data center design portfolio, covering telecommunications pathways, spaces, and building operations cabling. Production fiber design is owned by partner teams. - Drive design standardization, quality, and innovation across 15+ active programs spanning Commercial, Colocation, and ADC build types, including next-generation data center architectures. - Develop and maintain a multi-year ICT infrastructure strategy covering network evolution, volume roadmap, and capacity planning for emerging workloads including AI/ML and HPC environments. - Ensure timely delivery of scalable pathway, space, and structured cabling designs and specifications for construction and permitting across all active programs. - Coordinate with 8+ partner teams - including Networking, Pre-Construction, Construction Management, Controls, Security, and Global Network Deployment - to align ICT designs with broader building systems and deployment timelines. - Establish and continuously improve operational processes including design intake management, documentation standards, and metrics reporting. - Identify and respond to risks and high-priority design issues rapidly and effectively, escalating where appropriate. - Represent AMER ICT Design Engineering in alignment with global peers and partners, contributing to worldwide design consistency. - Travel 20-30% to review active projects, coordinate with on-site personnel and contractors, and participate in global offsites. About the team 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. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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. 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. 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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and 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. Internal job description Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of managing technical teams with significant personnel management experience and examples of developing engineers and building successful teams experience - Experience with building codes and regulations for your region - Experience reading and editing construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications, etc.) - Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment & troubleshooting methodologies - Experience managing training programs or teams across multiple sites or regions - Experience managing multiple development programs in parallel - Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel - 8+ years of experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design in mission critical environments - BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g. CDCDP, DCDC, etc.) Preferred Qualifications - Professional Engineering registration - Experience directly related to the design or construction of large data center facilities, either colocation or client owned/operated - Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies - Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.) - Experience with large scale infrastructure - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, DVB-S2 / DVB-C, or related broadband wireless standards - Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents - BICSI DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant) certification 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, CA, San Francisco - 172,800.00 - 233,700.00 USD annually USA, GA, Atlanta - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually USA, IL, Arlington Heights - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually USA, OH, COLUMBUS - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually USA, VA, Herndon - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 150,200.00 - 203,300.00 USD annually

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