Security Engineer, 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 focuses on developing and researching core data mining and machine learning algorithms for Amazon GuardDuty, a critical security service that detects potential threats and compromised instances. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in cloud security, specifically with AWS GuardDuty.

The role combines cybersecurity expertise with machine learning, requiring innovative problem-solving skills to address never-before-solved challenges. As part of the AWS Security Services team, you'll be building massively scalable and globally distributed security systems that power next-generation services. The team works closely with security researchers to implement best practices and make them available to customers.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, equity compensation, and sign-on payments. Career growth is supported through mentorship and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, varying by geographic location. The role requires strong programming skills, security expertise, and the ability to work with machine learning systems at scale. You'll be part of a team that's dedicated to strengthening security postures and meeting security requirements in the AWS Cloud.