Software Development Engineer II, AWS Security

AWS Security is seeking a Software Development Engineer (SDE) to join their team in Herndon, VA. This role focuses on designing and building services that address complex security challenges at AWS cloud scale. The position offers an opportunity to work on security solutions used throughout Amazon, with a focus on automating permission management and reducing cognitive load for resource owners.

The role involves working with cloud-native and containerized technologies, building end-to-end services including data pipelines, processing, analytics, and customer interfaces. As a mid-level engineer, you'll be responsible for designing scalable architectures, performing code reviews, and mentoring team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains a strong commitment to inclusion and work-life harmony. The team offers extensive opportunities for professional growth through knowledge-sharing, training, and career development resources. This highly visible position within AWS provides significant opportunities to impact security solutions used across Amazon's vast infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional software development experience, strong system design skills, and a passion for building secure, scalable solutions. You'll be joining a team that emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and delivering results that have meaningful impact for AWS customers.

This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of cloud computing and security, solving challenging problems while contributing to solutions that protect Amazon's global infrastructure. The position provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work with talented professionals in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.