Software Dev Engineer, AWS WAF Bot Control and Fraud Prevention

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their WAF Bot Control and Fraud Prevention team. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's global infrastructure and cloud operations. The team builds and maintains AWS WAF, a web application firewall service that helps protect web applications from common exploits. You'll work on developing highly available, low-latency distributed systems that allow customers to propagate changes worldwide in minutes to respond to active attacks in real-time.

The position involves building security solutions that integrate with various AWS services including CloudFront, Application Load Balancer, API Gateway, and AppSync. You'll be tackling complex computer science problems, including developing microservices that scale globally across AWS Regions and CloudFront edge locations, while maintaining stringent performance requirements.

As a lead engineer, you'll influence the design and development of AWS WAF, working on unique solutions in this problem space. The role encompasses the entire software development lifecycle - from gathering customer requirements through implementation and operational support. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in cloud security, helping protect customers' applications whether they're fully cloud-based, on-premise, or using hybrid approaches.

The team culture emphasizes work-life harmony, continuous learning, and inclusive collaboration. Amazon values diverse experiences and perspectives, offering various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. The position provides comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation, reflecting Amazon's commitment to being Earth's Best Employer.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security, distributed systems, and building large-scale cloud services. You'll be at the forefront of cloud security innovation, working with a team that directly impacts millions of AWS customers' security posture.