SDE II, TRT, Networking Services & Edge

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS Threat Research Team is responsible for publishing a rich source of AWS home-grown threat intelligence for AWS services and customers. We are looking for talented creative and passionate Software Development Engineers to help us build launch and grow our threat intelligence services.

There is a strong security focus to our teams charter. Our software enables our security engineers to research threats in innovative ways aggregate data from internal and external sources and uses this information to deliver services that protect applications on AWS. Come work with our great team of engineers and be involved in building systems that leverage the scale AWS in the security domain.

As a part of this role you will:

* Learn how our products work today and where we want to take them in the future
* Design and implement new features from specification to final test and automation
* Write a lot of high-quality code and mentor other engineers in the same
* Act as a technical lead influencing other engineers designs and coding deliverables
* Work in an agile development environment where the backlog gets prioritized frequently
* Have fun in a challenging but rewarding environment

Key job responsibilities
- Write high-quality efficient and testable production code.
- Build highly available secure distributed systems at Amazon scale
- Be an end-to-end technical owner of the services you build including development testing and support.
- Make a direct contribution to planning design implementation testing operations and process improvement as a member of an Agile team.
- Be part of growing tight-knit team within a wider community of experienced and knowledgeable engineers.


About the team
The AWS Shield Threat Research Team (TRT) specializes in protecting AWS networking services and edge infrastructure from cyber threats. This specialized team:
- Analyzes attack patterns to develop robust defense mechanisms
- Implements real-time threat detection systems at network edges
- Collaborates with networking services teams to strengthen infrastructure resilience
- Develops innovative solutions to mitigate DDoS and other network-based attacks
- Continuously monitors global threat landscapes to stay ahead of emerging risks
The teams expertise ensures AWS customers benefit from secure reliable networking services with minimal disruption from evolving cyber threats.

- 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

- 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually