Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

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

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security as a Software Development Engineer to build innovative services protecting Amazon's cloud infrastructure from advanced security threats. You'll be part of a team developing automated security detection and mitigation systems that safeguard AWS customers worldwide. Using cutting-edge AWS technologies like Lambda, Kinesis, and DynamoDB, you'll work on large-scale security solutions alongside security engineers and data scientists.

The role offers unique opportunities to impact cloud security at unprecedented scale, protecting every AWS customer through proactive threat detection and mitigation. You'll be responsible for designing scalable architectures, improving system performance, and maintaining operational excellence. The position includes on-call responsibilities and support for the European Sovereign Cloud.

Amazon Security offers an inclusive team culture that values continuous learning and diversity of perspectives. You'll find extensive career development resources, training opportunities, and a strong focus on work-life harmony. The team is based in Berlin, Germany, with relocation support available for EU candidates.

Key technical requirements include 3+ years of experience in languages like Java, Python, or Rust, along with Linux system development. You'll work with modern cloud technologies and big data processing systems, making this an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about security and scalable systems.

The role combines technical challenges with professional growth opportunities, offering the chance to work on critical security infrastructure while developing your career at one of the world's leading technology companies. Join us in building the future of cloud security at AWS.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Build and manage services that detect and automate mitigation of cybersecurity threats
  • Work with security engineers, data scientists, and other software development engineers
  • Develop security solutions at massive scale
  • Build automated security detection and mitigation workflows
  • Design scalable architectures for low-latency, big data processing
  • Improve observability, performance, and efficiency of existing systems
  • Participate in on-call rotation (one week every two months)
  • Mentor and develop teammates

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Java
Python
Linux
TypeScript
  • Minimum of three years (non internship) software development experience in Java, C#, Python, or Rust
  • Minimum of three years experience working with Linux operating system development
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience in professional software development
  • Legal right to work in Germany

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Relocation Benefits
  • Relocation support within EU
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Work-life balance
  • Inclusive team culture
  • DEI events and learning experiences

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