Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

AWS Security is seeking an Application Security Engineer to join their Proactive Security team. This role sits at the intersection of cloud services, IoT, identity management, and cybersecurity, working to ensure Amazon's systems meet the highest security standards. The position offers unique opportunities to work on diverse technologies from hardware to cloud services, tackling modern security challenges at massive scale.

As part of AWS Security, you'll be responsible for securing innovative products from conception through deployment. Your work will involve conducting security architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews, and security testing across various platforms. You'll collaborate with multiple technical teams, working on products like Amazon One, Just Walk Out, and AWS IoT services.

The role combines technical depth with broad exposure to Amazon's technology stack. You'll be implementing security measures for web applications, cloud infrastructure, and IoT devices, while also contributing to security documentation and process improvements. The position offers significant learning opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact on millions of customers' security.

Key responsibilities include conducting application security reviews, performing threat modeling, reviewing code in languages like Java, C/C++, and Python, and working closely with product teams to integrate security from the design phase. You'll also contribute to security metrics and process improvements while helping maintain Amazon's high security standards.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $125,500 to $212,800 depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities within Amazon's security organization while working on cutting-edge security challenges.