Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security as a Software Development Engineer to build innovative services protecting the cloud from advanced security threats. In this role, you'll be part of a team that develops and manages critical security services detecting and automating the mitigation of cybersecurity threats across Amazon's infrastructure. You'll collaborate with security engineers, data scientists, and other software developers to create solutions that protect AWS cloud for all customers.

The position leverages Amazon's cutting-edge technology stack, including Lambda, Kinesis, and DynamoDB, to solve security challenges at massive scale. You'll be responsible for building security detections that identify specific issues and automatically help customers reduce their risk through network and security controls. The role involves working with large datasets such as network flow logs and security telemetry.

This Berlin-based position offers the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact the security of every AWS customer. You'll be part of Amazon Security, where security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering exceptional experiences. The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity and inclusion, and work-life harmony.

Key responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, improving system observability, mentoring teammates, and participating in an on-call rotation. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in software development, particularly with languages like Java, Python, or Rust, and solid understanding of Linux systems. You'll be working in an environment that values operational excellence, innovative problem-solving, and customer-focused security solutions.

The role offers comprehensive professional development opportunities, with access to extensive knowledge-sharing resources and training. Amazon Security provides exposure to various areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth in security engineering.