Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
San Luis Obispo, CA, USAArlington, VA, USA
$129,300 - $223,600
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Join Amazon Security Platform Engineering team in building innovative security services that protect Amazon's vast cloud infrastructure and customer data. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, working on mission-critical systems that integrate third-party tools and protect resources across multiple cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

The role offers a unique opportunity to impact security at a global scale, working on systems that proactively protect both internal and external AWS customers from security threats. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values strong intuition, logical thinking, and data-driven decision-making while building solutions for system hardening, configuration management, and vulnerability mitigation.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture where ongoing DEI events and learning experiences are part of the workplace fabric. The team emphasizes work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements and provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and financial benefits.

Career growth is actively supported through knowledge-sharing, training, and various career-advancing resources. You'll work in an environment that encourages calculated risk-taking and rapid iteration while maintaining high standards for maintainability and scalability. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced developers who are passionate about security and want to work on challenging problems while protecting millions of customers worldwide. You'll be empowered to move fast, make impactful decisions, and contribute to Amazon's mission of being Earth's Best Employer while maintaining the highest security standards.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

  • Design, build, and manage security services
  • Integrate 3rd party tools into Amazon Security's core platforms
  • Build solutions for threat detection and mitigation
  • Protect cloud resources across Amazon at a global scale
  • Work on system hardening and configuration best practices
  • Collaborate with security engineers and other SDEs
  • Own end-to-end development process including design, development, testing, and deployment

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Experience with design patterns, reliability and scaling of systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development resources
  • Training opportunities

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