Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2)

World's largest cloud platform provider focusing on security and innovative cloud solutions.
$130,000 - $200,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2) to join their Security team, where security is considered "job zero." This role is crucial in developing new services that enable and power security solutions at massive scale.

The position involves building a comprehensive security management platform that helps internal AWS product teams improve their security posture through finding detection and remediation recommendations. You'll be working with an agile team to create solutions that enable AWS product teams to securely deliver cloud services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architecting and implementing highly scalable distributed systems
  • Handling data at scale while ensuring availability and low latency
  • Mentoring junior engineers and elevating coding standards
  • Contributing to a highly visible program across AWS

The team's mission focuses on defining, measuring, enabling, and evangelizing core security principles across Amazon. You'll be building security tooling, services, and products that teams across Amazon depend on for standardized reporting and meeting security standards.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life harmony
  • Extensive training and career development opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture with ongoing DEI events
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges

The ideal candidate will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to have significant impact on AWS's security infrastructure while working with diverse teams and technologies.

Join AWS Security to be part of an organization that maintains security standards across Amazon's vast product portfolio, from cloud services to retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2)

  • Design and implement highly scalable distributed systems
  • Build security management platform for AWS product teams
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Improve coding standards
  • Architect solutions ensuring availability and latency guarantees
  • Develop security tooling and services

Requirements For Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2)

Java
Python
Go
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems
  • Experience with handling data at scale

Benefits For Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Career development opportunities
  • Training programs
  • Inclusive team culture
  • DEI programs

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