System Development Engineer, Route 53 Waypoint

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services team is seeking a Senior System Development Engineer for the Route 53 team in Herndon, VA. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, focusing on DNS services and cloud operations. The position involves working with a diverse team of engineers on challenging problems that span databases, networking, distributed systems, and security.

The Route 53 team operates in over 50 locations worldwide, providing advanced DNS functionality including Private DNS, DNS Firewall, DNS resolver, and AWS service integrations. The service offers fast change propagation with a 100% availability SLA. As a senior engineer, you'll lead development efforts to expand features, improve traffic management, enhance health check capabilities, and develop new security services.

The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience combined with deep systems engineering knowledge. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where innovation is constant and customer feedback drives development. The role offers significant opportunity for technical growth and leadership development, with access to mentorship and career advancement resources.

AWS offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $116,300 to $201,200 depending on location, plus equity and additional benefits. The position provides the chance to work on large-scale infrastructure that powers much of the modern internet, making it an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about distributed systems and cloud technology.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with leadership abilities, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to make a significant impact on global cloud infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer focus, and technical excellence while working on services that millions of customers depend on.