Software Engineer Security Automation, GenAI, AWS AppSec Security, SHINE Security Hub for Innovation and Efficiency

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of Amazons fastest growing businesses. We are passionate about thinking big innovating on behalf of our customers and tackling problems at scale. Cloud computing is disrupting and we are eagerly seeking talented entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join us as we continue build on the AWS platform. AWS is the largest cloud provider in the world serving nearly 1/3 of all internet traffic. One in two of our customers come to us for help creating the future of the internet and you will own the customer experience for the cloud based tools they use.

The AWS Application Security Team is looking for a curious and motivated engineer and leader to build great automations generative AI tools workflows and back-end engines for our customers. We own protecting customers and hardening all the services and features we launch for those customers. You will be responsible building tooling that AWS AppSec teams use to help facilitate security reviews during their partnerships with AWS Product Teams.

In this role a Software Engineer must produce results in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge and foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with disagreement. They are also expected to mentor more junior engineers and be security thought leader for their organization. Amazons Leadership Principles of Dive Deep Earn Trust and Customer Obsession will be called upon daily so a successful candidate will need a combination of technical and communication skills as well as the ability to handle a mix of complex decisions while keeping customer security first!

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Design build document and test software solutions for the AppSec Review program.
Provide software development expertise in support of AWS Security.
Dive deep into ambiguous problems and develop data-driven solutions.
Directly represent the team to business leader and technical staff at all levels of the company.
Demonstrate exceptional judgment integrity business acumen and communication skills.
Prepare and present detailed written technical information for internal and external audiences.

A day in the life
The SHINE team is a group of engineers focused on improving the lives of AWS builders and security engineers alike by providing innovate and efficient solutions to shorten the security review process. We have the opportunity to have organizational impact and the mandate to do it. A new team member can expect to iterate quickly to try and experiment often while not being afraid to fail fast when needed to work on the next item.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.

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

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 and Career growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language or experience (non-internship) in professional software development

- 3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.