Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's leading cloud computing platform, providing secure and scalable services to millions of customers.
$129,300 - $223,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Come build innovative services that protect AWS cloud from advanced security threats! As a Software Development Engineer on the AWS Security team, you'll be at the forefront of cloud security, developing and managing services that detect and automate the mitigation of cybersecurity threats across Amazon's vast infrastructure. This role offers the unique opportunity to protect every AWS customer through proactive security solutions.

You'll collaborate with security engineers, data scientists, and other software development engineers to build scalable security solutions that operate at massive scale. The position involves working with cutting-edge AWS technologies to develop services that safeguard both internal and external customers from security threats.

The role combines technical expertise with team collaboration, focusing on:

  • Building automated security detection and mitigation workflows
  • Designing scalable architectures for processing big data with low latency
  • Enhancing existing systems' observability, performance, and efficiency
  • Implementing high standards for testing, automation, and operational excellence
  • Contributing to team growth through technical and professional mentorship

We offer a supportive environment with:

  • Diverse experiences and inclusive team culture
  • Extensive training and career development opportunities
  • Work-life harmony with flexible arrangements
  • Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation

The position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, and motivated, with a strong desire to work in a diverse team environment. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, innovation, and maintaining the highest security standards for cloud computing.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Collaborate with data scientists and security engineers to build automated security detection and mitigation workflows
  • Design scalable architectures for low-latency, big data processing
  • Improve the observability, performance, and efficiency of existing systems
  • Raise the bar for testing, repeatability, automation, and operational excellence
  • Mentor and develop teammates, both technically and professionally

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Python
Java
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Equity
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Career development resources
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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