Sr. Software Engineer, AWS Global Accelerator, AWS Global Accelerator
Core
Design and build high-performance DDoS mitigation systems and extend DPDK-based packet processors for global traffic routing and load balancing.
Role type
Senior systems engineer (network security & data plane)
Builds
Global anycast network on-ramp, packet processor, and traffic mitigation infrastructure
Domain
Cloud infrastructure, network security, distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Kernel fast-path development, userspace data plane programming, eBPF/XDP, DPDK, traffic mitigation design, system architecture, mentorship
Preferred skills
Full SDLC experience, observability, security enforcement, AF_XDP, kernel-bypass frameworks
Technologies
DPDK, eBPF, XDP, Linux kernel
Responsibilities
Design and build high-performance DDoS mitigation systems operating in the kernel fast-path and userspace data plane, Develop eBPF/XDP programs for early-stage packet filtering and traffic classification at wire speed, Extend DPDK-based packet processor with new mitigation primitives, Analyze attack traffic patterns and translate observations into automated, scalable defenses, Own the full lifecycle of security-critical infrastructure serving global traffic, Collaborate with AWS Shield, CloudFront, and networking teams on coordinated mitigation strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities