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Software Development Engineer - Route 53, Network Platform

Job ID: 2631502 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. - B02

DESCRIPTION

Imagine powering the backbone of internet connectivity for millions of users worldwide. At AWS, Route 53 is a pioneering DNS service; a highly available and scalable cloud system that ensures reliable and rapid internet routing with exceptional precision and reliability.

As Route 53 experts, we develop complex distributed systems that maintain near-perfect uptime and performance. Our work directly impacts how websites, applications, and services connect and communicate across the internet, making us critical infrastructure engineers.

We are passionate about building robust systems that can handle massive scale, survive hardware failures, and provide seamless connectivity. Route 53 manages billions of DNS queries daily, requiring innovative engineering solutions and meticulous attention to detail.

Our team comprises distributed systems specialists who continuously improve Route 53's performance, scalability, and resilience. We don't just maintain a service; we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cloud networking and domain management.

We offer a collaborative environment where engineers can grow their skills, tackle challenging technical problems, and directly contribute to a service that powers a significant portion of internet infrastructure. If you're excited about building world-class networking technology, Route 53 is where innovation happens.

We're seeking talented engineers who can help us continue to make Route 53 the most reliable, efficient, and innovative DNS service in the world.

About the team
Route 53 Control Plane team enables AWS customers to configure and manage their DNS infrastructure and domain services, enabling seamless global internet connectivity. We build innovative solutions that reduce latency, enhance security, and manage billions of daily queries.

Our team is committed to customer-obsessed design, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of cloud networking technology. We solve complex challenges in routing, performance, and reliability, ensuring millions of customers can connect efficiently and securely across the internet.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.