Security Engineer, Application Security

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce · Healthcare

Description For Security Engineer, Application Security

Amazon Stores is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Application Security team, working on one of the largest technology deployments globally. This role combines technical expertise with leadership through influence, focusing on ensuring security across Amazon's diverse technology portfolio. The position involves collaborating with development teams to implement security measures in various domains, from e-commerce to machine learning pipelines and digital healthcare.

The ideal candidate will be a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas, capable of clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Daily responsibilities include code inspection, security framework development, and service design consultation. The role emphasizes both technical skills and interpersonal abilities, requiring effective risk prioritization and partner collaboration.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths. The organization offers opportunities to work across various domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Work-life harmony is prioritized, with flexible arrangements available to support personal and professional success.

The team culture promotes continuous learning and diversity of thought, with ongoing DEI events and learning experiences. Career growth is supported through extensive knowledge-sharing, training, and mentorship resources. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges while contributing to Amazon's mission of being Earth's Best Employer.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Application Security

  • Creating, updating, and maintaining threat models for software projects
  • Manual and Automated Secure Code Review in Java, Python and Javascript
  • Development of security automation tools
  • Adversarial security analysis using cutting-edge tools
  • Security training and outreach for internal development teams
  • Security architecture and design guidance
  • Independently solve security problems requiring novel approaches

Requirements For Security Engineer, Application Security

Java
Python
JavaScript
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or 5+ years of demonstrated experience in application security, offensive security and/or systems security
  • Understanding of threat modeling, manual source code review, security vulnerabilities, attacker exploit techniques, and methods for remediation
  • Scripting skills (Python, Perl, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell, etc.)

Benefits For Security Engineer, Application Security

Medical Insurance
  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Training resources

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