Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
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SoftwareDevelopmentManager,Shield
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“Software Development Manager, Shield at Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.. Skills: DDoS protection, Distributed systems, Security engineering. Architect, build, and operate security systems. Lead engineers developing detection and mitigation solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Protect AWS infrastructure and customer applications; Safeguard cloud infrastructure; Protect customers from sophisticated attacks; Ensure customers maintain availability and performance; Stay ahead of evolving threats
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solving; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years engineering team management, 7+ years engineering experience, 8+ years leading multi tier web services development, 3+ years Software Engineer or related experience, 1+ years technical leadership and project management, 1+ years developing large-scale distributed software systems using Java, C#, or C++, 1+ years developing large-scale distributed software systems using service-oriented architecture, 1+ years developing large-scale distributed software systems using distributed programming, Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for full software/hardware/networks development lifecycle, Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Nice to Have
Experience communicating with users, technical teams, and senior leadership, Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, and managing Software Engineers
What You'll Do.
and operate security systems
Lead engineers developing detection and mitigation solutions
Process terabits of traffic per second
Define technical strategy and architecture
Establish long-term vision for DDoS protection systems
Drive architectural decisions for distributed systems
Own critical security initiatives
Lead high-impact projects
Define roadmaps balancing innovation and stability
Deliver solutions protecting millions of customers
Build strategic partnerships
Collaborate with senior leaders across AWS security
Influence technical direction beyond organization
Drive Shield capability adoption across AWS
Establish data-driven engineering culture
Design metrics frameworks
Measure security effectiveness
Measure system performance
Measure team productivity
Guide multi-quarter planning and resource allocation
Develop high-performing teams
and retain engineering talent
Provide career development
Conduct performance management
Build team capabilities enabling autonomous decision-making
Drive operational excellence at scale
Set quality standards and engineering practices
secure system delivery
Balance velocity with stability
Maintain AWS operational performance bar
Lead technical innovation
Stay ahead of emerging attack patterns
Evaluate strategic technology choices
Make build-versus-buy decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Senior leaders across AWS; Security, research, and service teams
Communication Scope
Technical designs; Product strategy
Process & Methodology
Project management, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Join Shield, AWS's defense team within Perimeter Protection. We stand at the forefront of protecting AWS infrastructure and millions of customers from sophisticated attacks across the internet. Our mission is critical: safeguard the cloud infrastructure that powers a significant portion of the modern internet. AWS Shield is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead the development of next-generation DDoS protection systems that safeguard AWS infrastructure and customer applications at global scale. What You'll Do: - As a Software Development Manager for AWS Shield, you will architect, build, and operate critical security systems that protect AWS and millions of customers from sophisticated DDoS attacks. You will lead a team of talented engineers developing real-time detection and mitigation solutions that process terabits of traffic per second. - What Makes This Role Exciting: - Internet-Scale Impact: Process and protect traffic representing a substantial portion of global internet a
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