Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Amazon Security Platform Engineering is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their team in building and maintaining critical security tools that protect Amazon's vast infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of cloud computing and security, providing essential tools for Amazon's security professionals across AWS, retail, and subsidiary business units.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on security response and detection while developing software that enables security teams to make informed decisions and automate their workflows. You'll be part of launching and operating products in the new European Sovereign Cloud, working with petabyte-scale data systems and implementing crucial security controls.

As a member of this team, you'll gain extensive experience in cloud computing, security, and data engineering. The role combines hands-on development with security expertise, requiring skills in building highly available infrastructure using AWS services. You'll work closely with security engineers, learning how your tools are used to protect Amazon's operations while participating in oncall rotations to ensure system reliability.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture where ongoing DEI events and learning experiences are part of the environment. The company offers excellent work-life harmony with flexible working hours, comprehensive career development resources, and the chance to work on challenging security problems at a global scale.

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about security, enjoys building robust systems, and wants to work at the forefront of cloud security. You'll be joining a team that prioritizes customer trust and security while offering opportunities to grow your skills across multiple domains of technology and security.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

  • Design, implement, and test systems for Security Engineers
  • Build highly available infrastructure using AWS services
  • Implement security controls for data storage and infrastructure
  • Automate deployments, upgrades, and system changes
  • Partner with security engineers to protect Amazon's operations
  • Manage petabyte-scale data ingestion systems
  • Participate in oncall operations
  • Support tools in the European Sovereign Cloud

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

  • Professional software development experience (non-internship)
  • Experience designing or architecting systems (design patterns, reliability and scaling)
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Legal right to work in Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, or Spain

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security Platform Engineering

Relocation Benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Work-life balance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Relocation support within EU
  • Continuous learning and training
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace

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