At Amazon, security is considered job zero, with the Amazon Security Platform Engineering team providing essential tools for securing the cloud, employees, and customers. This role is part of the AWS Security team, focusing on building and maintaining security platforms and services that enable automation of security workflows across Amazon's ecosystem, including AWS, retail, and subsidiary business units. The position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge security technologies while developing highly scalable solutions using AWS.
The role combines software development with security engineering, requiring expertise in building automated deployment systems and working with cross-functional teams. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing platform services, automating security tasks, and ensuring system reliability through on-call rotations. Amazon values diverse experiences and provides comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary ranges from $129,300 to $223,600 based on location.
The company offers a supportive work environment with emphasis on work-life harmony, providing flexible work arrangements and continuous learning opportunities. As part of Amazon's security organization, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining customer trust and delivering secure customer experiences. The position offers extensive career growth opportunities through knowledge-sharing, training, and exposure to various security domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about both software development and security, offering the chance to work on challenging problems at scale while contributing to Amazon's security infrastructure. The team culture promotes continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in security platform engineering.