Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security
Description For Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security
Amazon Stores is seeking a Security Engineer II 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 through influence, requiring a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas. The position involves protecting Amazon's vast array of services, from Amazon.com to machine learning pipelines and no-checkout retail systems.
The role demands a unique blend of technical acumen and communication skills. Day-to-day responsibilities include code inspection for security vulnerabilities, framework development for secure software development, and collaborative service design with development teams. The ideal candidate will excel at articulating risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while effectively prioritizing security concerns.
Amazon's commitment to work-life harmony is demonstrated through dedicated resources that focus on reducing on-call demands and ensuring high-value task prioritization. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work on security challenges at a massive scale.
Key responsibilities include threat modeling, secure code review in languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript, security automation tool development, and providing security training to development teams. The role requires both independent problem-solving abilities and collaborative skills to work effectively with various teams.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience. Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes career growth through continuous learning opportunities and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
This role is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about protecting customer trust while enabling rapid innovation. The successful candidate will join a team that values diverse experiences and perspectives, contributing to Amazon's mission of becoming Earth's Best Employer while maintaining the highest security standards across its global operations.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer II, Stores 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 II, Stores Application Security
- Experience with threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication
- Experience with software development, cryptography, system administration and network security
- Experience applying threat modeling or risk identification techniques
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or 3+ years of engineering experience
Benefits For Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security
- Medical benefits
- Work-life balance
- Career development opportunities
- Training resources
- Flexible working culture
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