Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security, Discovery Team

Join Amazon's Security Discovery Team to shape the future of secure software development. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building innovative security systems that protect customer and corporate data across Amazon's worldwide service-oriented architecture. The role focuses on developing automation and security mechanisms that support secure software development and deployment, ensuring data protection across Amazon's diverse business units including e-Commerce, Prime, Alexa, and AWS.

The Discovery team's mission is to prevent insecure source code and configurations from being deployed anywhere at Amazon. You'll build highly scalable solutions that work across all points of the software development lifecycle, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to push boundaries in security automation. The position offers the opportunity to work with talented engineers and security SMEs, transforming complex security challenges into elegant, high-performance solutions.

You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining critical security software that enables faster team responses and protects millions of customers. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented design, algorithms, and data structures, along with excellent communication skills. You'll work in a fast-paced environment that values rapid innovation, where ideas can quickly move from concept to production.

Amazon Security offers opportunities to build experience across various areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores. The organization values work-life harmony and maintains an inclusive team culture that embraces continuous learning and diversity of perspectives. You'll have access to extensive training resources and career growth opportunities as part of Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Best Employer.