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Careers

Join the AMS-IX team

Why AMS-IX?

At AMS-IX, we believe our people are the core of our organisation. With over 25 nationalities, we value our diversity and we are always looking for new talents to strengthen our team.

We are a group of dedicated professionals with one common goal: be at the forefront of every innovation and market development to deliver the best interconnection services possible.

With an office located in the centre Amsterdam, we provide excellent benefits and always listen to our employees’ needs.

Our Core Values

Excellence
We are passionate about delivering quality. We set the highest standards, and we take pride and joy in everything we do.

Collaboration
We move forward as a single force: Team AMS-IX. We work together and with others to build communities and contribute to a better society.

Dedication
We are dedicated professionals who go the extra mile to deliver. We care, we believe, and we aim to achieve the best results.

Current vacancy (2)

There are two vacancies:

  • Medior Network Engineer
    -> based in the Philippines
  • Junior Network Engineer

Medior Network Engineer

Note: For this position, you need to be based in the Philippines.

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We’re looking for a Medior Network Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our switching platform and play a key part in supporting our global customer base—24/7.

Your responsibilities

As a Medior Network Engineer, you’ll be involved in both the operational and developmental side of our platforms. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Manage and maintain the AMS-IX switching platform
    You’ll help keep our switching environment running smoothly and adapt it as we continue to grow. This includes regular configuration and support work.
  • Support day-to-day operations
    You’ll be part of the team responsible for managing the daily operations of our IX platforms across the globe.
  • Implement new services and upgrades
    Working closely with colleagues, you’ll help design and roll out platform extensions, upgrades, and new solutions.
  • Translate technical development into performance improvements
    You’ll take ideas from our product roadmap and help turn them into tangible enhancements for our customers.
  • Collaborate across technical teams
    You’ll maintain a clear overview of the technical aspects of our services, from software development to security and engineering.

Your profile

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
  • A Master’s degree (MSc) is a plus
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus
  • Valid driving license and willingness to travel when needed

Technical skills you bring

  • Strong networking background (Ethernet, IP, MPLS/VPLS)
  • Hands-on experience with BGP and solid understanding of routing protocols
  • Experience creating automation scripts (preferably Bash and Python)
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
  • Comfortable producing detailed technical documentation
  • Good understanding of the structure of the Internet
  • Familiarity with route server concepts; BIRD configuration is a big plus
  • Experience with VxLAN/eVPN, Perl, or automation tools like Ansible/Salt is a strong advantage

Soft skills we value

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Able to work well under pressure in a dynamic, international setting
  • Proactive, solution-focused, and eager to learn
  • Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
  • Collaborative team player who’s also confident working independently
  • Customer-focused, with experience in customer-facing roles
  • Effective communicator, comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences

Junior Network Engineer

We’re looking for a Junior Network Engineer to join our Network Operations team. In this role, you’ll work on the day-to-day operations of our switching platform and support the design and implementation of new services, platform extensions, and upgrades. You’ll also play a key role in providing 24/7 support to AMS-IX customers worldwide.

Your responsibilities

As a Junior Network Engineer, you’ll focus on the operational side of our platforms while building your skills in development and implementation. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Support and maintain the AMS-IX switching platform
    Assist in keeping our switching environment running smoothly and adapting it as we grow, including configuration and basic support tasks.
  • Manage daily operations
    Be part of the team responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operational health of our IX platforms across the globe.
  • Assist in implementing new services and upgrades
    Work alongside experienced colleagues to help design, test, and deploy platform extensions, upgrades, and new solutions.
  • Contribute to performance improvements
    Help translate technical developments into tangible service enhancements for our customers.
  • Collaborate across technical teams
    Coordinate with software, security, and engineering teams to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality services.

Your profile

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
  • A Master’s degree (MSc) is a plus
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus
  • Valid driving license and willingness to travel when needed

Technical skills you bring

  • Strong networking background (Ethernet, IP, MPLS/VPLS)
  • Hands-on experience with BGP and solid understanding of routing protocols
  • Experience creating automation scripts (preferably Bash and Python)
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
  • Comfortable producing detailed technical documentation
  • Good understanding of the structure of the Internet
  • Familiarity with route server concepts; BIRD configuration is a big plus
  • Experience with VxLAN/eVPN, Perl, or automation tools like Ansible/Salt is a strong advantage

Soft skills we value

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Able to work well under pressure in a dynamic, international setting
  • Proactive, solution-focused, and eager to learn
  • Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
  • Collaborative team player who’s also confident working independently
  • Customer-focused, with experience in customer-facing roles
  • Effective communicator, comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences

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