Senior Software Development Engineer, Proactive Security - Devices

Amazon's Devices Security team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to join their Proactive Security initiative. This role combines big data, machine learning, economics, and data visualization to pioneer innovative solutions for Amazon's retail business, particularly focusing on physical stores security. The position offers an opportunity to work on core intelligence, insights, and algorithms that support Amazon's in-person shopping experiences.

The role requires a technical leader who can drive architectural decisions, mentor team members, and deliver high-quality, maintainable code. You'll be working at the intersection of security and retail technology, using advanced data analysis and modeling solutions to solve complex problems. The position demands someone who can balance immediate technical needs with long-term business objectives while maintaining Amazon's high standards for engineering excellence.

As a senior engineer, you'll be responsible for improving the team's technical capabilities, setting coding standards, and ensuring the architecture can scale effectively. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 based on location, plus additional benefits and equity opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security, retail technology, and technical leadership to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

The ideal candidate will be customer-obsessed, innovative, and excited about working in a high-impact domain where their technical decisions directly affect Amazon's physical retail security infrastructure. You'll be joining a dynamic team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous innovation in service of customer experience and security.