Software Development Engineer, GuardDuty

Amazon GuardDuty is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their Malware Detonation team in Seattle. GuardDuty is a sophisticated threat detection service that protects AWS applications and services through advanced data analytics and machine learning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on massively scalable and globally distributed security systems.

The position involves collaborating with researchers and security engineers to enhance detection capabilities for AWS services and customers. You'll be working with cutting-edge Machine/Deep Learning algorithms for malware detection, while being part of a team that values work-life balance. The oncall responsibilities are notably light, required only once every 2-3 months.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and implementing complex security services for AWS. The role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, including mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical reviews. You'll be working on GuardDuty's core mission of detecting unauthorized, malicious, or anomalous activity in customers' AWS environments.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments. This is an excellent opportunity for security-focused engineers who want to make a significant impact on cloud security while working with advanced technologies and a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will have strong software development experience, system design capabilities, and a passion for security. You'll be joining a team that values innovation and has a direct impact on protecting AWS customers from security threats. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and work-life balance in one of tech's most dynamic companies.