Sr. Software Development Engineer, Ads Security

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$151,300 - $261,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity
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Description For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Ads Security

Amazon's Ads Security organization is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to spearhead the technical vision for comprehensive security solutions. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the security landscape of one of the world's largest advertising platforms.

The position involves leading the design and development of innovative security tooling, infrastructure, and frameworks to enhance the security posture of Amazon's Ads business. You'll work across multiple domains, from building scalable vulnerability detection tools to creating streamlined secure development frameworks.

As a Senior SDE in Ads Security, you'll be responsible for:

  • Architecting and implementing scalable security solutions protecting Amazon's advertising infrastructure
  • Leading technical direction for large-scale security systems
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Security
  • Mentoring junior engineers and fostering technical excellence
  • Developing reusable security patterns and APIs

The role offers significant impact potential, working with cutting-edge security technologies while protecting one of Amazon's fastest-growing business units. You'll join a team that values work-life harmony, offering flexible arrangements and strong support for professional growth.

Key benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture with focus on diversity and learning
  • Competitive compensation package including equity
  • Opportunity to work on challenging security problems at scale

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in software development, security engineering, and system design, combined with leadership experience and a passion for building secure systems. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on Amazon's security infrastructure while working with talented professionals in a supportive environment.

Join us to lead critical security initiatives, mentor future security leaders, and help shape the future of secure advertising technology at Amazon.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Ads Security

  • Design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure software solutions to protect Amazon's Ads business and customer data
  • Define and implement technical roadmaps for security tooling and frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategic objectives
  • Develop innovative tools to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Lead design reviews and ensure adherence to security standards
  • Mentor and coach engineers
  • Create reusable patterns, libraries, and APIs
  • Monitor and report key performance metrics
  • Provide on-call support for tier-1 services

Requirements For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Ads Security

Java
Python
  • 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 experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Experience with full software development life cycle
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Benefits For Sr. Software Development Engineer, Ads Security

Medical Insurance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Financial Benefits
  • Employee Benefits

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