Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon is a global technology company providing cloud computing, e-commerce, and security services.
$151,300 - $261,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon's AWS Security team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to build and manage innovative security services that protect the AWS cloud infrastructure from advanced security threats. This role involves developing automated security detection and mitigation workflows at massive scale, collaborating with data scientists and security engineers to protect all AWS customers.

The position offers an opportunity to work on critical security infrastructure that safeguards Amazon's cloud services. You'll be responsible for designing scalable architectures for low-latency, big data processing, improving system observability, and leading technical initiatives. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural expertise and coding proficiency.

As a senior engineer, you'll serve as a technical leader, mentoring other developers and raising the bar for testing, repeatability, and operational excellence. The team values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive culture focused on continuous learning and professional growth.

Amazon Security offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and a full range of medical and financial benefits. The team emphasizes work-life harmony and provides flexibility to ensure success both professionally and personally.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about cybersecurity to make a significant impact on cloud security at a global scale. You'll work with cutting-edge AWS technologies and help protect millions of customers while growing your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Build and manage services that detect and automate mitigation of cybersecurity threats
  • Design scalable architectures for low-latency, big data processing
  • Improve observability, performance, and efficiency of existing systems
  • Raise the bar for testing, repeatability, automation, and operational excellence
  • Serve as a team and tech lead
  • Mentor and develop teammates technically and professionally
  • Collaborate with data scientists and security engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Python
Java
Go
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 4+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
Equity
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Work-life balance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Inclusive work environment

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