Senior Security Engineer, Stores AppSec
Description For Senior Security Engineer, Stores AppSec
Join Amazon Stores' AppSec team as a Senior Security Engineer in a role that combines technical expertise with strategic leadership in application security. As part of the world's largest e-commerce platform, you'll work on securing diverse technologies from amazon.com to machine learning pipelines and digital healthcare solutions.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the security landscape of Amazon's vast technical infrastructure. You'll be responsible for everything from detailed code reviews to building security frameworks and collaborating with development teams to ensure robust security measures. The role requires both technical depth in security engineering and strong communication skills to effectively convey risks to various stakeholders.
Amazon's commitment to security is fundamental to maintaining customer trust. You'll be working with state-of-the-art technologies and AWS infrastructure, contributing to security solutions that protect millions of customers worldwide. The role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to mentor team members and influence security strategies across multiple projects.
The company provides a supportive environment focused on work-life harmony, with dedicated resources to ensure high-value work and minimal operational overhead. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning, with access to extensive training and career development resources.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 based on location, plus additional benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, and equity opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology at global scale.
Key technical areas include threat modeling, secure code review in Java, Python, and JavaScript, security automation, and AWS architecture. You'll be expected to lead security initiatives, mentor team members, and drive innovation in security solutions. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic leadership, making it ideal for security professionals looking to advance their careers while working on challenging problems at scale.
Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, Stores AppSec
- Creating and maintaining threat models for software projects
- Performing manual and automated secure code review
- Developing security automation tools
- Conducting adversarial security analysis
- Providing security training for internal development teams
- Offering security architecture and design guidance
- Leading security strategy execution for the team
- Mentoring and developing teammates
- Identifying and implementing new security technologies
Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, Stores AppSec
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, or network security
- Advanced knowledge of security engineering, system and network security, authentication protocols, and cryptography
- Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language
- Strong application security background with focus on scalable solutions
- Experience with AWS architecture
Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, Stores AppSec
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Work-life harmony focus
- Career development opportunities
- Training resources
- Inclusive team culture
- DEI initiatives
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