Software Development Manager - AWS DNS, AWS Infrastructure DNS

Role summary

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Amazon is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead engineers building and operating DNS services for AWS infrastructure. The role typically requires significant software engineering experience, experience managing or mentoring technical teams, and a strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, DNS, cloud infrastructure, and operational reliability. The successful candidate will set technical direction, recruit and develop engineers, manage delivery, review designs, and work with partner teams across AWS. Candidates should be comfortable balancing long-term architecture with urgent operational needs, communicating clearly with senior stakeholders, and maintaining high standards for security, scalability, availability, and customer impact. Experience with large-scale production systems, automation, and agile development practices is highly desirable.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company operating online retail, logistics, digital entertainment, advertising, devices, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS provides cloud computing, storage, networking, databases, security, and developer services to organisations worldwide. Amazon is known for its customer-focused culture, data-driven decision-making, and leadership principles such as ownership, invention, and high standards. In Ireland, Amazon has major operations in Dublin and other locations, including corporate, technology, customer service, and AWS-related teams. Employees generally work in fast-paced, international environments and are expected to take responsibility for significant projects, communicate effectively, and continuously improve products and processes. Benefits may include health coverage, pension contributions, paid leave, employee discounts, and equity-based compensation, depending on the position and employment terms.