Software Development Engineer II, AWS Shield Mitigation, Perimeter Protection (Anti-DDoS)

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the heart of Amazon's cloud operations, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The AWS Shield team specifically focuses on protecting customer applications and AWS services against external threats, including vulnerability exploitation, bad bots, and DDoS attacks. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical security infrastructure used by major companies like Netflix, Dow Jones, and Amazon.com.

As a Software Development Engineer II on the AWS Shield team, you'll be developing highly scalable microservices and robust systems to defend the AWS network and its customers from network layer DDoS threats. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology to build intelligent attack detection and mitigation systems that operate at a global scale.

The position offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative culture. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, including software engineers, hardware specialists, and security experts. The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, as you'll be directly contributing to the security of AWS's global infrastructure.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and emphasizes work-life harmony through flexible work arrangements. You'll be part of a team that's continuously raising the performance bar while working on some of the most challenging problems in cloud security.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact on cloud security while working with the latest technologies in a collaborative, innovative environment. The role offers both technical depth and the chance to influence the future of cloud security at a global scale.