Amazon Stores is seeking a Security Engineer II to join their Application Security team. This role combines technical expertise with leadership through influence, focusing on securing Amazon's vast technology infrastructure. The position involves working with software development teams to ensure security in various projects, from amazon.com to machine learning pipelines and no-checkout retail systems.
The ideal candidate will be a security generalist with deep expertise in specific areas, capable of clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences. Daily responsibilities include code inspection, security framework development, and collaborative service design with development teams. The role requires strong technical skills in application security, threat modeling, and secure coding practices, particularly in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains a high bar for security across all Amazon's products and services. The team offers opportunities to work on various security areas, including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. The organization emphasizes work-life harmony, continuous learning, and career development.
Key aspects of the role include creating and maintaining threat models, conducting secure code reviews, developing security automation tools, and providing security training to development teams. The position requires experience in system security vulnerabilities, remediation techniques, and programming in object-oriented languages.
This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to impact one of the world's largest technology companies while working in a supportive environment that values diversity, continuous learning, and work-life balance.