The Amazon Traffic Management team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Edge Link initiative. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining the critical software layer that manages all web traffic from the public Internet to Amazon's websites. The team is embarking on innovative projects in Bot Detection to enhance Amazon's security infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will lead the architecture and development of scalable systems for bot management, implement sophisticated client-side solutions, and collaborate with Applied Science teams to deploy ML models in production. This position offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that protect customer experience and help Amazon handle record-breaking traffic volumes, especially during major events like Prime Day.
As a senior engineer, you'll be expected to champion engineering excellence, improve system quality, maintainability, and security, while providing technical leadership through mentorship and architectural guidance. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring both hands-on development skills and the ability to guide team members.
The compensation is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location, with additional benefits including medical coverage and financial benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on Amazon's global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in traffic management and security.