Software Dev Manager, AWS WAF and Shield

Job title:

Software Dev Manager, AWS WAF and Shield

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONAt AWS Perimeter Protection, we stand at the forefront of safeguarding the Internet. Our mission is to design, plan, build, and operate cutting-edge security services that protect Amazon’s infrastructure and our customers’ applications from cyberthreats. From mitigating distributed denial-of-service (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 powerful 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, you’ll have the opportunity to work on the most intricate and rewarding problems in cybersecurity, collaborating with industry-leading experts and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.You’ll join a diverse team of software engineers, data scientists, and security engineers, and other roles, and you’ll 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, low-latency distributed system that powers real-time Layer7 DDoS detections using methods such as behavioral analysis and machine learning, and mitigations such as client-side challenges.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 work-life 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 self-sustaining 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 team’s 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 issuesAbout the team
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 DDoS and bots, such as elevated infrastructure costs, fraudulent activities, and security threats.*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that’s 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led 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*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Our team’s expertise in web applications and API protection, coupled with our commitment to innovation, positions us as a trusted partner in the ever-evolving 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 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 teamsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– 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 engineersAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.The base salary for this position ranges from $171,400/year up to $286,200/year. Salary is based on a number of factors 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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:18:36 GMT

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