Software Dev Engineer-II, Route 53 Resolver

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to join the Route 53 Resolver team, a crucial component of AWS's DNS service infrastructure. This role combines deep technical challenges with customer-focused development, working on a service that operates in over 50 locations worldwide.

The position involves working on complex distributed systems, focusing on DNS services, traffic management, and AWS service integrations. You'll be tackling technical problems spanning databases, networking, distributed systems, numerical analysis, and security. The role requires collaboration with remote team members and emphasizes a "work backwards" approach, starting with customer needs to guide engineering decisions.

As part of Amazon's AWS team, you'll contribute to a service that provides advanced functionality including latency-based routing, Private DNS, Geo DNS routing, and DNS failover. The team operates with a strong focus on maintaining 100% availability SLA while delivering fast change propagation.

The role offers significant growth opportunities within AWS's innovative culture. You'll work in an environment that values work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling and remote collaboration. The team emphasizes mentorship and knowledge sharing, with opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to significant technical projects.

Amazon's inclusive culture is a cornerstone of the position, with access to employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company's commitment to diversity is reflected in regular events and initiatives like Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building and running large-scale systems, who want to work on challenging problems while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role combines technical depth with customer impact, offering the chance to shape critical infrastructure used by AWS customers worldwide.