Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Network Firewall

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$151,300 - $261,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Network Firewall

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon Web Services, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWS's global infrastructure. The AWS Network Firewall team develops cutting-edge services that protect Internet-facing applications from evolving cyber threats. This role offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated cybersecurity solutions including deep packet inspection, application protocol detection, and intrusion prevention systems.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and enhancing the AWS Network Firewall service, which helps protect thousands of customers worldwide. You'll work with a diverse team of engineers, collaborating on solutions that operate at massive scale. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

The role offers unique challenges in distributed systems design and cybersecurity at unprecedented scale. You'll be working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment while having the resources and impact of AWS behind you. The team ships code daily and works closely with customers to gather requirements and iterate quickly on solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about cybersecurity, loves solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a significant impact on cloud security. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence. The role offers competitive compensation, including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, along with clear paths for career growth and mentorship opportunities.

Working at AWS means joining a culture that embraces diversity, continuous learning, and work-life harmony. You'll be empowered to bring your ideas to life and work on technology that protects some of the world's largest networks and most sophisticated customers.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Network Firewall

  • Create and design new service or features on existing AWS service
  • Train and mentor other engineers including reviewing code or design documents
  • Lead the service operations and implement changes to simplify operations
  • Improve quality of development processes
  • Design and develop capabilities for AWS Network Firewall service
  • Work on deep packet inspection, application protocol detection, and intrusion prevention systems

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Network Firewall

Java
Python
Go
Kubernetes
Linux
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • Experience with full software development life cycle (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Network Firewall

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive culture
  • Competitive base pay
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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