Optical Deployment Engineer

Role summary

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The Optical Deployment Engineer is responsible for deploying, testing, and maintaining optical-fibre and high-capacity network infrastructure supporting Amazon’s data centres and cloud services. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience in telecommunications, electrical engineering, networking, or a related field; practical knowledge of fibre-optic cabling, optical transport systems, network testing, and troubleshooting; and the ability to read technical drawings and follow engineering standards. Candidates are expected to work safely, document installations accurately, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, and travel to data-centre or project locations when required. Strong communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or within international engineering teams are important.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating across e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, logistics, advertising, and artificial intelligence. Its cloud division, Amazon Web Services, provides computing, storage, networking, database, and other technology services to organisations worldwide. The company employs people in many technical, operational, and corporate roles and is known for large-scale infrastructure, customer focus, and data-driven decision-making. In Ireland, Amazon has significant operations in Dublin and other locations, including AWS engineering, corporate, fulfilment, and support teams. An Optical Deployment Engineer would typically contribute to the physical network infrastructure that connects data centres and supports reliable, high-speed cloud services. The work can involve collaboration with design, construction, network operations, vendors, and field-service teams, making it suitable for engineers who enjoy practical infrastructure projects and technically demanding environments.