Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
$150,000 - $250,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS
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Senior Software Engineer role at Amazon AWS Security, building and managing cloud security services to protect against cybersecurity threats.

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security's Informatics team to drive high-impact innovation in cloud security. As a Security Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing solutions that collect, enrich, and vend massive volumes of security telemetry data from millions of hosts across global regions. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge AWS technologies and tackle complex security challenges.

You'll be part of a diverse team building foundational security solutions that enable AWS service teams to protect against sophisticated threats. The position requires strong technical expertise in software development, with a focus on creating scalable, high-performing systems using technologies like Go, Python, and TypeScript.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills. You'll have end-to-end ownership of features, from design to deployment, while working in a collaborative environment that values strong intuition and data-driven decision-making.

Amazon Security offers excellent career growth opportunities, with access to various learning resources and the chance to work on diverse projects across cloud, devices, retail, and more. The team culture emphasizes work-life harmony, continuous learning, and inclusive practices.

This is an ideal position for experienced engineers who are passionate about security, enjoy solving complex problems at scale, and want to make a significant impact on protecting AWS infrastructure and customers.

Last updated 23 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Develop software that collects, enriches and vends Linux security telemetry data
  • Build and own software related to Linux security telemetry data collection
  • Design and implement high-performing, scalable solutions
  • Champion automation and generate efficiencies
  • End-to-end ownership of scoping, design, development, test and deployment
  • Collaborate with team through documentation, design reviews, and code reviews

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Go
Python
TypeScript
Linux
  • 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Training and knowledge-sharing resources
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Work-life harmony

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