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
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

The AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling (PSDT) team is seeking a Software Development Engineer passionate about security-at-scale. This role is within the Network Security team, focusing on ensuring all network endpoints meet AWS Security standards. You'll be working on building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems that monitor and protect AWS network hosts and their configurations.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and handle massive amounts of data to prevent, detect, and mitigate security threats. You'll collaborate closely with Application Security, Threat Intel, Security Operations, and Security Analyst teams to drive security improvements across AWS's more than 100 services, including EC2 and S3.

As a technical leader, you'll be expected to challenge norms, innovate, and develop robust solutions for processing data at scale. While deep security expertise isn't required initially, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of AWS's security posture and contribute to core technology components that enhance and scale security measures.

The role offers significant growth potential within Amazon's security organization, which is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon's products and services. You'll benefit from Amazon's inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives, ongoing DEI initiatives, and extensive professional development resources.

Working at AWS Security means joining a team that's tackling some of the most complex security challenges in cloud computing. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with talented professionals who are passionate about security. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on AWS's security infrastructure while developing your career in a supportive, learning-oriented environment.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

  • Own, drive, and deliver software solutions
  • Execute against project plans and delivery commitments
  • Develop relationships with internal and external partner teams
  • Help establish long-term success strategy for systems, development practices, and operational excellence
  • Collaborate with peers to ensure strategies align with development teams
  • Mentor junior and new team members
  • Build large distributed systems for auditing network hosts
  • Develop solutions for remediation of network host misconfigurations at AWS-scale

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 design patterns, reliability and scaling of new and existing systems

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security Detective Tooling

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development and training resources
  • Inclusive team culture
  • DEI events and learning experiences

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