Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

Amazon is a global technology company that designs and engineers high-profile devices and consumer experiences including Kindle, Echo, Fire tablets, and Amazon Fire TV.
$151,300 - $261,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Consumer · Cybersecurity

Description For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

The Amazon Devices and Services Security team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their mission of securing web applications and services that power Amazon's consumer devices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact security tooling that protects millions of customers worldwide. You'll be responsible for designing and developing large-scale distributed security solutions, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring other engineers.

As an SDE III, you'll own the complete technical lifecycle - from gathering requirements and designing architecture to implementation and deployment. The role requires deep expertise in security engineering, distributed systems, and software development best practices. You'll work closely with Product Managers and Designers to build secure, scalable solutions that delight customers while maintaining high security standards.

The position offers competitive compensation ($151,300-$261,500 based on location) and comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of the team behind beloved products like Kindle, Echo, Fire tablets, and Amazon Fire TV. This is a high-visibility role where you can make direct impact on customer experience and Amazon's bottom line.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software development experience, strong technical leadership skills, and a track record of delivering complex security solutions. You should be passionate about mentoring others, driving engineering excellence, and building secure products at scale. The role provides excellent growth opportunities within Amazon's dynamic devices organization.

If you're excited about solving challenging security problems, leading technical initiatives, and protecting millions of customers, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make your mark in a critical area of Amazon's business. You'll work with cutting-edge technology while helping shape the future of device security at one of the world's most innovative companies.

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

  • Design, develop, test and maintain large-scale distributed security solutions
  • Build software tooling to secure customer experiences and data
  • Own design of major security tooling and infrastructure
  • Define development roadmaps and own key deliverables
  • Lead and mentor other engineers
  • Build customer experiences while considering latency, security and usability
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers
  • Guide team on development best practices

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

  • 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 7+ years of programming experience with at least one programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Total compensation package

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