Senior Security Engineer, AppSec Stores

Amazon Stores is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their AppSec team, working on one of the most diverse technology stacks in any company. This role combines technical expertise with leadership influence, focusing on securing Amazon's vast array of services from e-commerce to machine learning pipelines and digital healthcare. The position requires a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas, who can effectively communicate risks to various audiences and guide teams toward secure solutions.

The role involves collaborating with software development teams to ensure customer safety while developing novel services. Daily activities include code inspection for security issues, building security frameworks, and designing new services alongside developers. Amazon Security values diverse experiences and provides opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and development.

The organization emphasizes work-life harmony and invests in reducing on-call time, ensuring team members focus on high-value tasks. The position offers competitive compensation ($143,300-$247,600 based on location) plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of security engineering experience, strong programming skills in Java, Python, and JavaScript, and experience with AWS services.

This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while maintaining security standards for one of the world's largest technology companies. The role offers exposure to various domains including cloud computing, retail, healthcare, and physical stores, making it an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to expand their expertise and make a significant impact.