Software Development Manager - AWS DNS, AWS Infrastructure DNS

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$160,000 - $250,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Manager - AWS DNS, AWS Infrastructure DNS

AWS Infrastructure DNS team is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead their DNS systems team. This role is critical to Amazon's global retail, AWS, and Kindle businesses, managing DNS services in Amazon's data centers and Route 53 integration. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and people management skills, with a focus on building and motivating a world-class engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in engineering team management, system operations, and technical leadership. They should be comfortable with OO Design, DNS Technologies, and have a track record of operating highly available fault-tolerant systems. The role involves both technical contribution through architecture discussions and code reviews, as well as people management responsibilities including recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.

Working at AWS Infrastructure Services means being part of the team that keeps the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and infrastructure components. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems at massive scale, collaborating with diverse teams across AWS.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can handle multiple priorities, make high-impact decisions, and drive operational excellence. You'll be responsible for critical systems that power Amazon's global operations while maintaining high standards for coding, testing, and operations.

AWS offers a supportive environment focused on career growth, work-life harmony, and inclusive culture. The company values diverse experiences and provides numerous resources for professional development, including mentorship programs and employee-led affinity groups. This is an opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure while working with some of the industry's brightest minds.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Manager - AWS DNS, AWS Infrastructure DNS

  • Lead and manage a team of software engineers working on DNS systems
  • Build and operate large-scale DNS systems for Amazon's fleet
  • Recruit and retain top talent
  • Handle day-to-day people and performance management
  • Contribute to architecture discussions and code reviews
  • Drive technical post-mortem discussions
  • Measure and improve operational processes using metrics and monitoring
  • Maintain relationships with key customers
  • Participate in escalation rotation for service availability

Requirements For Software Development Manager - AWS DNS, AWS Infrastructure DNS

Linux
  • Knowledge of engineering practices for full software/hardware/networks development life cycle
  • Experience in engineering team management
  • Experience in leading multi-tier web services development
  • Experience partnering with product and program management teams
  • Strong Agile and project delivery experience
  • Strong engineering background with OO Design and DNS Technologies
  • Operational experience with highly available fault tolerant systems

Benefits For Software Development Manager - AWS DNS, AWS Infrastructure DNS

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Work-life harmony
  • Mentorship programs
  • Knowledge-sharing resources
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive work culture

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