Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security, Discovery Team

Amazon Security's Discovery team is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help protect customer and corporate data across Amazon's vast service-oriented architecture. This role focuses on preventing security issues in source code before deployment, working with Amazon's diverse business units including e-Commerce, Prime, Alexa, and AWS.

The position combines security engineering with innovative software development, requiring expertise in building scalable, automated solutions that identify and remediate security issues across Amazon's codebase. You'll be part of a team that's fundamental to Amazon's ecosystem, working on mission-critical security systems that influence how Amazon developers create and deploy secure software.

As a member of the Discovery team, you'll collaborate with talented engineers to transform security requirements into elegant software solutions. The role offers rapid innovation opportunities, where ideas can move from concept to production in weeks. Your work will directly impact Amazon's ability to maintain customer trust and system resilience.

The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented design and advanced systems concepts, combined with excellent communication skills. You'll work in a fast-paced environment that values continuous learning and innovation. The role offers exposure to various Amazon businesses and the opportunity to solve complex security challenges at unprecedented scale.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths. The organization provides comprehensive career growth opportunities, including exposure to various security areas like cloud, devices, retail, and healthcare. The team culture emphasizes work-life harmony, ongoing learning, and inclusive practices through regular DEI events and professional development resources.