Software Development Engineer II, Identity Services

Join Amazon's Identity Services Authentication Platform team and be part of redefining the state of the art in authentication for millions of Amazon customers worldwide. This role is critical to Amazon's global operations, as the Identity Services team owns the systems that enable authenticating and identifying every Amazon customer globally. You'll work on systems that are fundamental to Amazon's business operations - if these systems aren't running, the company stops.

As a Software Development Engineer II, you'll be tackling the complex challenge of balancing system performance with security, ensuring authentication systems remain fast, scalable, and reliable under intense loads while delivering innovative features for customers and developer partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to own and innovate on critical customer experiences while supporting nearly every business unit at Amazon.

The role requires strong technical expertise in software development, system design, and architecture, with a focus on building highly available and scalable systems. You'll be working with a team of expert developers, contributing to systems that process authentication requests at massive scale. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who are passionate about security, system reliability, and creating frictionless customer experiences. You'll be at the forefront of authentication technology, working on systems that directly impact millions of customers while supporting Amazon's global ecosystem. The role combines technical challenges with real business impact, making it ideal for engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems at scale.