Software Development Engineer, AWS WAF and Shield

- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with Scala and/or Rust

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The base salary for this position ranges from $114,800/year up to $191,800/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
At AWS Perimeter Protection, we stand at the forefront of safeguarding the Internet. Our mission is to design, plan, build, and operate cutting-edge security services that protect Amazon's infrastructure and our customers' applications from cyberthreats. From mitigating distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and thwarting bots to fortifying networks against intrusions, our team plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and resilience of the internet.

Our portfolio encompasses a suite of powerful tools and services, including AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF), AWS Shield, AWS Network Firewall, and AWS Firewall Manager Service.

If you are a talented individual driven by a passion for solving complex challenges and a desire to contribute to a safer online environment, we invite you to join our exceptional team. At AWS Perimeter Protection, you'll have the opportunity to work on the most intricate and rewarding problems in cybersecurity, collaborating with industry-leading experts and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

You’ll join a diverse team of software engineers, data scientists, and security engineers, and other roles, and you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities
The AWS WAF and Shield team is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer for a team that develops and globally operates a highly available, low-latency distributed system that powers real-time Layer7 DDoS detections using methods such as behavioral analysis and machine learning, and mitigations such as client-side challenges.

- Model Amazon Leadership Principles around customers, operations, inclusion, and growth
- Design and build large components of the software architecture, product, or suite with significant business impact
- Make architectural and design decisions in partnership with stakeholders
- Understand owned products deeply to facilitate technical discussions
- Operate the service globally in all AWS regions working with the team
- Manage, communicate, and mitigate risks proactively and build consensus on complex technical and business issues

About the team
About the team
We own services that enable internal and external customers to safeguard their digital infrastructure and defend their online assets against technical and business risks posed by DDoS and bots, such as elevated infrastructure costs, fraudulent activities, and security threats.
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Our team's expertise in web applications and API protection, coupled with our commitment to innovation, positions us as a trusted partner in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. We continuously enhance our solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats, ensuring our customers' digital assets remain protected and their businesses stay securely online.