Security Engineer II, Devices and Services Security

Amazon's Devices and Services Security team is seeking a Security Engineer II to tackle critical security challenges in embedded systems and devices. This role offers a unique opportunity to identify and address security vulnerabilities in everyday devices and low-level software that enables corporate functions. As a security engineer, you'll work closely with software development teams to ensure customer safety while developing novel services.

The position combines technical expertise with strategic security implementation, requiring both hands-on security work and collaborative partnership with development teams. Your daily activities might include code inspection for security issues, framework development for secure software building, or collaborating on service design with software developers. You'll be responsible for threat modeling, secure code review, and developing security automation tools while working with various programming languages including Java, Python, and JavaScript.

The ideal candidate will possess both technical prowess and strong communication skills, being able to articulate security risks to diverse audiences. You'll need to be a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas, capable of harmonizing different perspectives while effectively prioritizing risks. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401k.

This position at Amazon provides an excellent opportunity to impact security at scale, working with cutting-edge technology while protecting critical infrastructure and customer data. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence, with the chance to shape security practices across the organization. The role combines the excitement of security research and implementation with the stability and resources of one of the world's leading technology companies.