Software Development Manager, AWS Network Firewall

How often have you had the opportunity to lead a team to innovate a next-generation product that jumps the industry forward?

AWS Network Firewall helps customers protect their Amazon VPCs with automated, intelligence-driven network security. With granular rule creation to control traffic and automatic blocking of active threats using AWS managed rules powered by Amazon threat intelligence, the service provides enterprise-grade protection at cloud scale.

The service is rapidly growing and continuously building advanced security features - and we"re looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team at the forefront of cloud network security innovation.

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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.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the outcomes of a team delivering high-impact software that protects millions of customer workloads
• Manage team performance, career development, and growth through regular coaching, mentorship, and feedback
• Build and execute technical roadmaps in partnership with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure the right work is prioritized and delivered on time
• Evaluate trade-offs between operational excellence and feature development, balancing short-term needs with long-term architectural goals
• Inspire a positive, inclusive team culture and working environment where engineers deliver their best work
• Drive engineering best practices including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and operational readiness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions

A day in the life

The AWS Network Firewall team delivers a managed network security service that makes it easy to deploy essential protections for Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). Our team combines deep networking expertise with security knowledge to help customers safeguard their cloud infrastructure against emerging threats.

We focus on building scalable, high-performance solutions that protect customer workloads without compromising application performance. By continuously innovating and simplifying network security, we enable customers to implement consistent security policies across their entire AWS footprint - reducing complexity while maintaining robust protection against unauthorized access and potential attacks.

About the team

The AWS Network Firewall team prides itself on raising the operational bar while delivering the most advanced AWS security features for customers. We integrate seamlessly with other AWS network services like Transit Gateway (TGW), NAT Gateway (NATGW), and Internet Gateway (IGW). Our team continuously innovates to solve complex technical challenges at massive scale, and we foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and customer obsession.