Application Security Engineer, Amazon Application Security

Amazon is seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join their Application Security team. This role is crucial in ensuring the security of Amazon's continuously evolving services and features. The position focuses on protecting customer trust through comprehensive security measures across Amazon's diverse technology landscape, from websites to AI systems.

The role combines technical expertise with strategic security implementation, requiring deep knowledge of application security principles and cloud computing. Key responsibilities include conducting security reviews, designing secure architectures, performing threat modeling, and providing security training to development teams. The successful candidate will work with leading technology and security experts while making meaningful contributions to global-scale security solutions.

The team culture emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth through mentorship. Amazon's commitment to inclusion is reflected in their ten employee-led affinity groups and leadership principles that promote diverse perspectives. The role offers opportunities to work on complex security challenges while protecting billions of customers worldwide.

Ideal candidates should possess strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or C++, understand networking protocols, and have experience with cloud security. The position requires both technical depth and the ability to communicate security concepts effectively to various stakeholders. This role presents an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to impact global-scale systems while growing their careers in a supportive, innovative environment.