Software Development Engineer, Route 53

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join the Route 53 team in Herndon, VA. Route 53 is AWS's highly available and scalable Domain Name System (DNS) service, operating in over 50 locations worldwide. The role involves working on sophisticated technical challenges spanning databases, networking, distributed systems, security, and numerical analysis.

The ideal candidate will contribute to developing and enhancing DNS services, traffic management, AWS integrations, and health check capabilities. You'll be part of a team that operates with a 100% availability SLA and focuses on rapid iteration based on customer feedback. The position offers the opportunity to work on deep technical problems while maintaining and scaling critical infrastructure.

At Amazon Web Services, we emphasize "working backwards" from customer needs to guide our engineering decisions. The role combines hands-on development with customer interaction, requiring both technical expertise and communication skills. You'll be involved in various activities from prototyping new ideas to instrumenting code and implementing features.

The position offers significant growth potential within AWS, the world's leading cloud platform. You'll work in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and supports professional development through mentorship programs and learning resources. The role provides an excellent opportunity to impact millions of customers while working with cutting-edge technology in cloud infrastructure.