Software Development Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

Leading cloud computing platform providing a wide range of IT infrastructure services to businesses globally.
$120,000 - $180,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Foundational Security Services team, focusing on building next-generation Authentication Management capabilities. This role is crucial in protecting both customer and corporate data across Amazon's worldwide service-oriented architecture. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale security systems that impact millions of users globally.

The team is building a renewed set of Foundational Access Management capabilities for all of Amazon's digital and physical resources. You'll be working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes personal growth and innovation. The role involves designing and implementing highly scalable and reliable authentication systems, with ample opportunities to influence the Amazon developer experience.

Key responsibilities include architecting security solutions, collaborating with leadership on strategic decisions, and maintaining high-availability systems. The position includes on-call duties (one week every two months) with a strong focus on building fault-tolerant systems to minimize disruptions.

AWS offers a supportive work environment with emphasis on work-life harmony, diverse experiences, and continuous learning. The team culture promotes inclusivity and values different perspectives, making it an ideal place for security professionals looking to make a significant impact while growing their careers.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about security engineering, with strong software development fundamentals and excellent communication skills. You'll be part of a team that's directly responsible for protecting one of the world's largest technology infrastructures while working alongside talented engineers in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

  • Design and build a large scale next generation Authentication Management System
  • Collaborate with leadership team to drive key engineering and business decisions
  • Contribute to all parts of software development and deployment lifecycle
  • Participate in on-call responsibilities (one week every two months)
  • Work on fault-tolerant system design and implementation
  • Ensure protection of customer and corporate data

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

Java
Python
TypeScript
  • Experience (non-internship) in professional software development
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent (preferred)
  • Experience with full software development life cycle

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Training and knowledge-sharing resources
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Work-life harmony

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