Senior Software Development Engineer - Anti-DDoS, Blackwatch Proactive Security

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer for their Anti-DDoS team, which serves as the frontline defense against DDoS threats worldwide for Amazon & AWS customers and services. This role focuses on solving challenging low-level networking problems and scaling their security platform.

The ideal candidate will join a team that owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. You'll work on highly scalable and performant architecture that must continually evolve against emerging threats. The position requires strong technical expertise in computer networking and programming experience in Java, C, C++, with familiarity in dataplane networking such as DPDK or XDP.

As a senior engineer, you'll lead critical projects, mentor team members, and drive technical architecture decisions. You'll work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust security solutions. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology while protecting AWS's vast infrastructure.

AWS values diverse experiences and work-life harmony, offering comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that embraces uniqueness and provides extensive knowledge-sharing and mentorship resources. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus equity and benefits.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys deep technical challenges in networking security, has strong analytical and communication skills, and wants to make a significant impact on AWS's security infrastructure. You'll be working with state-of-the-art technology while protecting millions of customers from DDoS attacks.