Software Development Engineer, Traffic Engineering

The Amazon Traffic Management team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their critical infrastructure team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining the essential software layer that manages all web traffic routing from the public Internet to Amazon's numerous websites. The position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that handle massive traffic volumes, especially during peak events like Prime Day.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performance software focused on networking, data processing, and security. You'll work with Content Delivery Network providers (CDN) to innovate and scale Amazon's infrastructure to new levels. This role requires expertise in system architecture, security implementations, and performance optimization.

As a member of the team, you'll contribute to protecting customer experience through sophisticated traffic management solutions. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and equity compensation.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about large-scale distributed systems and security to make a significant impact. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex problems at Amazon's massive scale. The team culture emphasizes engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that's embarking on developing next-generation website traffic management software. Your work will be highly visible and instrumental in helping Amazon serve record-breaking traffic volumes. The position offers growth potential and the chance to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to critical infrastructure that powers one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms.