Senior Data Engineer, Payments Security

Join Amazon's Payments Security team as a Senior Data Engineer to lead the Data Insights program protecting foundational payment systems processing millions of transactions daily across dozens of countries. This role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on securing Amazon's global payment ecosystem that handles tens of billions of dollars annually. You'll design and implement enterprise-scale data solutions using AWS cloud services, create efficient data pipelines, and develop robust data warehousing strategies. The position requires expertise in data engineering, statistical modeling, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

As a senior member of the team, you'll be responsible for establishing data governance practices, mentoring junior engineers, and driving the organization's data-driven culture. You'll work within Amazon's Stores Security organization, partnering with global Payments business units to innovate in full-stack security across data, application, network, and infrastructure layers. The role offers the opportunity to solve complex security challenges at planetary scale while ensuring Amazon's payment systems maintain the highest security standards.

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with strong communication skills, capable of operating autonomously in ambiguous situations while delivering results in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to demonstrate excellent judgment in making technical trade-offs between short and long-term security goals, while maintaining composure and tact in challenging situations.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $139,100 to $240,500 per year based on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical coverage. Join a team that's redefining payment security at global scale while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented professionals in a collaborative environment.