Security Engineer, Application Security

Amazon Stores is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Application Security team, working on one of the most diverse technology stacks in any company. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure the security of Amazon's vast array of services, from amazon.com to machine learning pipelines and digital healthcare solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas, capable of performing application security assessments, code reviews, and security architecture design. They'll work directly with development teams to build secure solutions while maintaining development velocity. The role involves threat modeling, secure code review in languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript, and developing security automation tools.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to impact security at scale, working with cutting-edge technologies across Amazon's global platform. The team values work-life harmony and provides resources to ensure engineers focus on high-value tasks. The culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and career growth through mentorship and training opportunities.

Key responsibilities include creating threat models, providing security architecture guidance, conducting code reviews, developing security automation tools, and training development teams. The role requires both technical depth and strong communication skills to effectively articulate risks to various audiences.

Amazon Security offers a unique environment where professionals can accelerate their careers across multiple domains including cloud, retail, healthcare, and physical stores. The team's inclusive culture encourages learning and curiosity, with ongoing DEI events and learning experiences. This is an opportunity to work on challenging security problems while maintaining work-life balance in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.