Senior Software Development Engineer AWS Security

Come and build innovative services that protect our cloud from advanced security threats!

As a Senior Software Development Engineer on our team youll help build and manage services that detect and automate the mitigation of cybersecurity threats across Amazons infrastructure including advanced persistent threats. Youll work with security engineers and data scientists and help lead other software development engineers across multiple teams to develop innovative security solutions at a massive scale. Our services protect the AWS cloud for all customers and help preserve our customers trust in us. Youll get to use the full power and breadth of AWS technologies to build services that proactively protect every single AWS customer both internally and externally from security threats not many teams can say that!

Were looking for a new teammate who is enthusiastic empathetic curious motivated reliable and able to work effectively with a diverse team of peers. We want someone who will help us amplify the positive and inclusive team culture weve been building.

Key job responsibilities
Collaborate with data scientists and security engineers to build automated security detection and mitigation workflows
Design scalable architectures for lowlatency big data processing
Improve the observability performance and efficiency of our existing systems
Raise the bar for testing repeatability automation and operational excellence
Serve as a team and tech lead
Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally
Seek out develop and advocate for new technologies

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.

Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexibility is part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.

5 years of noninternship professional software development experience
5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
4 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team

5 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Experience with largescale data processing and analysis
Experience working with cybersecurity teams

Amazon 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 protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/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.