Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

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 · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

Amazon Devices & Services Trust and Security is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their team in building and securing customer experiences across Amazon's device ecosystem. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact security tooling for products like Kindle, Echo, Fire tablets, and Amazon Fire TV.

The position involves designing and developing large-scale, highly distributed security solutions that protect web applications and services supporting Amazon's device ecosystem. You'll be responsible for architecting major security infrastructure, defining technical roadmaps, and building solutions from the ground up. This is a leadership role where you'll mentor other engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in technical development.

As a senior engineer, you'll collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to transform product vision into technical solutions. The role demands expertise in security engineering, system design, and software development best practices. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your decisions directly impact customer experience and company success.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on bonuses. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge consumer technology and security challenges at scale, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in device security.

Key responsibilities include owning technical designs, mentoring team members, writing high-quality code, and maintaining security standards. You'll need 7+ years of professional software development experience and a strong background in system architecture. The role offers the chance to work on innovative solutions while ensuring the security of millions of Amazon devices worldwide.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys tackling complex security challenges, wants to work with the latest technology, and is passionate about protecting customer data while delivering exceptional user experiences. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and customer obsession.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain large-scale distributed security solutions
  • Own the design of major security tooling and infrastructure
  • Define development roadmaps and own key deliverables
  • Lead and mentor other engineers
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers
  • Gather and analyze business and functional requirements
  • Write high-quality, efficient, testable code
  • Track and report on key performance metrics
  • Serve as an essential technical resource in the full development cycle
  • Work in an agile development environment

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III, Devices & Services Security

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems 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
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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