Malware Researcher / Reverse Engineer - AWS, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking experienced Security Engineers to join their Security Analytics and AI Research group within AWS Security Services. This role is specifically focused on the GuardDuty team, which is responsible for developing core threat detection and machine learning algorithms for AWS's security services.

The position combines advanced security engineering with cutting-edge AI research, requiring expertise in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and threat detection. As a Malware Researcher/Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of defending AWS's global infrastructure, working on never-before-solved security challenges.

The role involves collaborating with data scientists and security teams to develop and implement innovative security solutions. You'll be responsible for researching attack patterns, building attack simulations, and actively testing defense strategies. Your work will directly impact the security posture of AWS customers worldwide.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes work-life harmony. The company values diverse experiences and provides numerous opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and ongoing learning. The inclusive culture is supported by employee-led affinity groups and regular events focused on diversity and inclusion.

The position is based in the Los Angeles area and offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on experience and location. Additional benefits include equity opportunities and a full range of medical and financial benefits.

This role is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about malware research, have strong programming skills, and want to work at the intersection of security and artificial intelligence. You'll be joining a team that's building massively scalable and globally distributed security systems to power next-generation services.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering, strong programming skills in languages like Python or Java, and a deep understanding of networking protocols. Experience with AWS services is a plus, but not required.

Join AWS to help shape the future of cloud security while working with some of the most advanced security technologies in the industry. Your work will directly contribute to protecting millions of AWS customers and maintaining AWS's position as the world's leading cloud platform.