Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security's Informatics team to drive cutting-edge innovation in cloud security. As a Security Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of protecting AWS infrastructure by developing solutions that collect, enrich, and vend massive volumes of security telemetry data from millions of hosts across global regions. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with Go, Python, and TypeScript in building critical security systems.

The position is part of Amazon's security organization, which is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon's products and services. You'll join a diverse team of world-class software developers who are passionate about solving complex security challenges at scale. The role provides extensive exposure to AWS technologies and the chance to work on solutions that directly impact the security of one of the world's largest cloud platforms.

Your responsibilities will include end-to-end ownership of features, from design to deployment, working in a data-driven environment that values strong intuition and metrics-based decision making. You'll be challenged to develop simple solutions to complex problems while maintaining high standards for performance, scalability, and availability.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of software development experience and a strong background in system design and architecture. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to critical security infrastructure, and grow your career in a supportive environment that values work-life harmony and inclusive team culture.

This role offers significant growth potential within AWS Security, with opportunities to work on various aspects of security including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Amazon provides comprehensive support for career development, including ongoing training, DEI initiatives, and resources for professional growth.