Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
Arlington, VA, USASan Luis Obispo, CA, USA
$129,300 - $223,600
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
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 services that protect Amazon's cloud infrastructure from security threats. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing solutions that safeguard both internal services and Amazon's multi-cloud environment including Azure and Google Cloud. The role focuses on developing services for threat detection, system hardening, and configuration management at a global scale.

The position offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that directly impact the security of Amazon and its customers. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of security engineers and developers, leveraging AWS technologies to build proactive security solutions. The team values strong problem-solving skills, data-driven decision making, and rapid iteration while maintaining high standards for maintainability.

Amazon Security provides a unique environment for growth, offering exposure to various domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare security. The team promotes an inclusive culture that embraces continuous learning and diverse perspectives. With flexible work arrangements and emphasis on work-life harmony, you'll have the support needed to thrive both professionally and personally.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage. Join a team that's setting the standard for security across Amazon's global operations while building your career in one of tech's most critical domains.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

  • Design, build, and manage services that enable detection and automation of cybersecurity threats
  • Build solutions for mission-critical systems that protect Amazon and customer data
  • Develop tooling for system hardening and configuration best practices
  • Work on vulnerability mitigation and auditing of cloud resources
  • Collaborate with security engineers and other SDEs
  • Own end-to-end development from design to 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

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Work-life harmony

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