Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Security

Global technology company providing cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital streaming services
$151,300 - $261,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity · Cloud

Description For Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Security

Each day, hundreds of thousands of developers make billions of transactions worldwide on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. The AWS Security team is responsible for security across all AWS services, including EC2, S3, and others. We work on solving security challenges at massive scale, from compliance to analysis, implementing new authentication systems, hardware security components, cryptography, and system hardening.

As a Software Development Engineer III on the AWS Security team, you'll be working on complex system software, designing new security features, prototyping and demonstrating features to users, deploying software through large automated systems, and providing operational support. You'll get to use AWS services to solve design problems and interact with various AWS teams for application integration.

The role offers:

  • Opportunity to work on security at cloud scale
  • Chance to develop innovative solutions for complex security challenges
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and security systems
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and mentorship
  • Flexible work schedule promoting work-life balance
  • Diverse and inclusive culture with employee-led affinity groups
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial benefits
  • Career growth opportunities and continuous learning

The team values diverse experiences and perspectives, embracing a culture of inclusion reflected in Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles. You'll be part of a world-class team that combines the entrepreneurial feel of a startup with the resources of a global technology leader.

Compensation includes a base pay range of $151,300 - $261,500 per year depending on location and experience, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Security

  • Design and implement new security features for AWS services
  • Prototype and demonstrate features to users
  • Deploy software through large automated systems
  • Provide operational support for deployed software
  • Collaborate with AWS teams for application integration
  • Work on authentication systems and hardware security components
  • Implement cryptography and system hardening solutions

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Security

Java
Python
Linux
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of coding standards, code reviews, and source control management

Benefits For Software Development Engineer III, Amazon Security

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Career development and learning opportunities
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Inclusive work environment

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