Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Global technology company leading in cloud computing, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence
$151,300 - $261,500
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security's Informatics team to drive cutting-edge innovation in cloud security. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining critical security telemetry systems that protect AWS's vast infrastructure. The role involves collecting, enriching, and vending massive volumes of security-related data from millions of hosts across global regions.

You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Go, Python, and TypeScript, leveraging the full AWS technology stack to create scalable security solutions. The position offers an opportunity to tackle some of the most complex security challenges in cloud computing, working alongside world-class engineers who are passionate about data and application security.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and strong coding skills. You'll be expected to mentor team members, lead design reviews, and make significant contributions to the security posture of AWS services. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities within Amazon's security organization, which is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon's products and services.

Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical benefits, and financial planning options. The company culture emphasizes work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements. You'll be part of an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on cloud security at a global scale while working with the latest technologies and brilliant colleagues.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Develop software for collecting, enriching and vending Linux security telemetry data
  • Build high-performing, scalable solutions for security-related data processing
  • Lead design and architecture of security systems
  • Champion automation and generate efficiencies in execution
  • Own end-to-end scoping, design, development, test and deployment of features globally
  • Collaborate with team members through documentation, design reviews, and code reviews

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Go
Python
TypeScript
Linux
  • 8+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience
  • Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows architecture

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Inclusive work environment

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