Senior Software Development Engineer - Cybersecurity, Risk & Vulnerability Automation

World's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company focused on customer-centric innovation
$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 - Cybersecurity, Risk & Vulnerability Automation

Amazon's Specialized Business Services Security team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Risk & Vulnerability Management Automation team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining critical security solutions that enhance risk assessments, vulnerability reporting, and remediation tracking initiatives. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies while collaborating with diverse security professionals across Amazon.

The role combines software engineering excellence with security expertise, requiring the development of automated workflows and scalable architectures for processing big data with low latency. As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for improving system performance, mentoring team members, and driving security initiatives that protect Amazon's vast infrastructure.

Working at Amazon means joining one of the world's most innovative companies, with competitive compensation including base pay ranging from $151,300 to $261,500, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The position offers multiple location options including Seattle, Sunnyvale, Arlington, and New York, providing flexibility for talented engineers.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers passionate about cybersecurity to make a significant impact on protecting one of the world's largest technology companies while working with state-of-the-art security tools and methodologies. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in security engineering.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Development Engineer - Cybersecurity, Risk & Vulnerability Automation

  • Develop and maintain solutions for risk assessments, vulnerability reporting and remediation tracking
  • Build automated risk and vulnerability management workflows
  • Design scalable architectures for low-latency, big data processing
  • Improve performance and efficiency of existing systems
  • Mentor and develop teammates technically and professionally
  • Drive prioritization and remediation of vulnerabilities
  • Raise the bar for testing, repeatability, automation, and operational excellence

Requirements For Senior Software Development Engineer - Cybersecurity, Risk & Vulnerability Automation

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Development Engineer - Cybersecurity, Risk & Vulnerability Automation

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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