Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's leading cloud platform providing reliable, scalable, and secure cloud computing services.
$129,300 - $223,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Proactive Security Detective Tooling (PSDT) team is seeking a Software Development Engineer passionate about security-at-scale. This role is crucial in building services that discover and audit AWS-owned websites for security misconfigurations.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging web-based problems at scale, including crawling, fuzzing, user journeys, and CI/CD integration. As part of the PSDT team, you'll be responsible for the security and availability of all AWS services, including EC2, S3, and over 100 others.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop robust large-scale distributed systems for processing security data
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers
  • Drive security improvements across AWS through automation
  • Work closely with Application Security, Threat Intel, Security Operations, and Security Analyst teams
  • Own and deliver software solutions that maintain AWS's security posture

The role offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon Security, where you'll:

  • Build experience across cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and more
  • Benefit from ongoing DEI events and learning experiences
  • Access extensive knowledge-sharing and training resources
  • Enjoy work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 per year based on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. Join a team that values diverse experiences and is dedicated to maintaining customer trust through security excellence.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

  • Build services that discover and audit AWS-owned websites for security misconfigurations
  • Develop large scale distributed systems for processing security data
  • Provide technical leadership to other engineers
  • Drive security improvements across AWS through automation
  • Collaborate with security teams to improve AWS security posture
  • Mentor junior and new team members

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

Java
Python
Go
  • 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 coding standards, code reviews, and source control management

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development resources
  • Training and mentorship

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