Amazon's Stores Pentest Team is seeking a Security Engineer to join their elite security team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to directly impact Amazon's security posture by conducting penetration testing on various services, applications, and websites. As a Security Engineer, you'll work alongside highly skilled professionals while protecting millions of customers worldwide.
The position requires strong technical expertise across multiple domains, including application security, network security, and software development. You'll have the unique opportunity to gain deep technical knowledge about Amazon's infrastructure and operations while working with teams across various business verticals. The role demands both technical excellence and leadership qualities, as you'll be expected to provide technical guidance and collaborate with teams throughout Amazon.
Key responsibilities include conducting thorough penetration tests, documenting findings, and working closely with development teams to implement security improvements. You'll also contribute to team tooling and innovation while maintaining a strong focus on customer security. The role offers significant growth potential through continuous learning opportunities and exposure to diverse technical challenges.
Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary ranging from $125,500 to $212,800 based on location, medical and financial benefits, and flexible work arrangements. The company strongly values work-life harmony and provides various resources for career development and training.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of penetration testing experience, strong programming skills in languages like Python or Java, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS, is highly valued. Amazon's commitment to diversity and inclusion makes this an excellent opportunity for security professionals from all backgrounds to contribute to protecting one of the world's largest technology companies.