At Amazon, security is fundamental to maintaining customer trust and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The Security organization is responsible for establishing and maintaining high security standards across all Amazon's products and services. As an Application Security Engineer in the SDO AppSec EMEA team, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse security challenges across cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
The role combines technical expertise with leadership through influence and clear communication. You'll be performing security code reviews, developing security frameworks, creating threat models, and collaborating with development teams to ensure secure software development. The position requires a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas, capable of articulating risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture. The organization offers extensive knowledge-sharing, training, and career advancement resources. They emphasize work-life harmony and provide a flexible working environment that supports both professional and personal growth.
Key responsibilities include threat modeling, secure code review in Java, Python, and Javascript, security automation tool development, and providing security architecture guidance. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while helping to protect one of the world's largest technology companies. The role offers exposure to various security domains and the opportunity to influence security practices across multiple teams and projects.
If you're passionate about security, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to work in an environment that combines technical challenges with collaborative opportunities, this role offers an excellent platform for career growth in application security.