Senior Security Engineer Stores AppSec

In Amazon Stores we ship some of the widest arrays of technology found at any company. From amazon to world class machine learning pipelines from digital healthcare to nocheckout retail we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globes largest AWS deployment.

As an AppSec engineer you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing these novel services. In a given day you might be inspecting an applications code for security issues building a new framework to help our software developers build faster and more securely or finetuning the design for a new service alongside its software developers.

The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically this person will be a security generalist with one or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication they will clearly articulate risks to technical and nontechnical audiences alike. Interpersonally successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.

Our organization prizes its employees and we show it through investing in worklife harmony. We have dedicated resources that consistently innovate in reducing oncall time and ensuring the team spend their time on the highestvalue tasks. Join the Stores AppSec organization to work hard have fun and make history!

Key job responsibilities
* Creating updating and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects
* Manual and automated secure code review primarily in Java Python and Javascript
* Development of security automation tools
* Adversarial security analysis using tools to augment manual effort
* Security training and outreach for internal development teams
* Security architecture and design guidance
* Lead and definition of security strategy for your team
* Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally
* Seek out develop and advocate for new technology to identify and mitigate complex risks
* Effectively navigate novel situations and problems that do not have a defined solution

About the team
About Amazon Security
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BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience with at least three of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography penetration testing cloud security mobile security and network security
Advanced knowledge and understanding of security engineering system and network security authentication and security protocols cryptography or application security
Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language

You demonstrate excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
You have a strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions
You have experience building and securing complex AWS architecture

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/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.