Software Development Engineer, Route 53

Join AWS Route 53, a tier-zero networking service that handles billions of DNS queries daily with a 100% availability SLA. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining global-scale infrastructure that powers one of AWS's most critical services. You'll work on challenging problems in availability, scalability, security, and performance while developing new features and services using infrastructure-as-code.

The role offers a unique blend of development and operational responsibilities, where you'll not only write code but also ensure the reliability of systems that serve AWS customers worldwide. You'll be part of a team that values work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and a supportive environment for professional growth. The position includes on-call responsibilities (one week every three months) with a strong focus on building fault-tolerant systems.

Amazon's culture of inclusion is reflected in their commitment to diversity, with ten employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The team emphasizes knowledge sharing and mentorship, making it an ideal environment for engineers who want to grow their careers while working on impactful projects.

The compensation package is comprehensive, ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and benefits. You'll be working with technologies like Ruby, Java, and JavaScript, building systems that must meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about large-scale distributed systems and want to make a significant impact on infrastructure that powers a substantial portion of the internet.