Software Dev Manager Layer 7 DDoS

At AWS Perimeter Protection we stand at the forefront of safeguarding the Internet. Our mission is to design plan build and operate modern security services that protect Amazons infrastructure and our customers applications from cyberthreats. From mitigating distributed denialofservice (DDoS) attacks and thwarting bots to fortifying networks against intrusions our team plays a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and resilience of the internet.

Our portfolio encompasses a suite of potent tools and services including AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) AWS Shield AWS Network Firewall and AWS Firewall Manager Service.

If you are a talented individual driven by a passion for solving complex challenges and a desire to contribute to a safer online environment we invite you to join our exceptional team. At AWS Perimeter Protection youll have the opportunity to work on the most intricate and rewarding problems in cybersecurity collaborating with industryleading experts and pushing the boundaries of whats possible.

Youll join a diverse team of software engineers data scientists and security engineers and other roles and youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS WAF and Shield team is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team that develops and globally operates a highly available lowlatency distributed system that powers realtime Layer7 DDoS detections using methods such as behavioral analysis and machine learning and mitigations such as clientside challenges.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employeeled and companysponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Key job responsibilities
Model Amazon Leadership Principles around customers operations inclusion and growth
Lead and represent a software development team autonomously
Lead with empathy ensuring sustainable workloads and worklife balance
Adapt management approach to individuals needs motivations and talents
Create and execute growth plans for engineers including coaching and mentoring and develop future leaders
Establish team processes to solve complex problems deliver impactful software and run smooth operations for a globally available web service
Create and communicate a compelling vision and motivations fostering collaborative goal alignment
Strive to build a selfsustaining team providing guidance when needed and develop mechanisms to stay connected with details
Ensure appropriate visibility and recognition for engineers work
Own software architecture product or suite with significant business impact
Make architectural component and prioritization decisions in partnership with stakeholders
Influence organizational goals through teams roadmap and effective planning
Define resourcing and roles to meet team objectives
Understand owned products deeply to facilitate technical discussions
Manage communicate and mitigate risks proactively and build consensus on complex technical and business issues

A day in the life
We own services that enable internal and external customers to safeguard their digital infrastructure and defend their online assets against technical and business risks posed by Web exploits Bots fraud and DDoS such as elevated infrastructure costs fraudulent activities and security threats.

*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

*Work/Life Balance*
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Our teams expertise in web applications and API protection coupled with our commitment to innovation positions us as a trusted partner in the everevolving cybersecurity landscape. We continuously enhance our solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats ensuring our customers digital assets remain protected and their businesses stay securely online.

3 years of engineering team management experience
7 years of working directly within engineering teams experience
3 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
8 years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing certification and livesite operations
Experience partnering with product or program management teams

Experience in communicating with users other technical teams and senior leadership to collect requirements describe software product features technical designs and product strategy
Experience in recruiting hiring mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills and make them more effective product software engineers

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.