Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security team at Amazon to build innovative services protecting the cloud from advanced security threats. As a Software Development Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, working with cutting-edge AWS technologies to develop and manage services that detect and automate the mitigation of security threats across Amazon's vast infrastructure. The role offers a unique opportunity to protect millions of AWS customers while working with a diverse team of security engineers and data scientists.

You'll be based in Berlin, Germany, working on critical security systems that safeguard both internal and external AWS customers. The position involves designing scalable architectures for big data processing, implementing automated security detection workflows, and improving system observability and performance. You'll use various AWS services like Lambda, Kinesis, and DynamoDB to solve security challenges at an impressive scale.

The role includes on-call responsibilities (one week every two months) and specific duties supporting the European Sovereign Cloud. The team emphasizes fault tolerance and root cause analysis to minimize operational disruptions. You'll be part of a culture that values continuous learning, diversity, and work-life harmony.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong software development experience who wants to make a significant impact on cloud security. You'll work in an environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and professional growth while contributing to solutions that protect AWS customers worldwide. The position offers relocation support within the EU and requires the legal right to work in Germany.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Build and manage services that detect and automate mitigation of cybersecurity threats
  • Collaborate with data scientists and security engineers to build automated security detection workflows
  • Design scalable architectures for low-latency, big data processing
  • Improve observability, performance, and efficiency of existing systems
  • Participate in on-call rotation (one week every two months)
  • Mentor and develop teammates technically and professionally

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Java
Python
TypeScript
Linux
  • Minimum of three years (non internship) software development experience in Java, C#, Python, or Rust
  • Minimum of three years experience working with Linux operating system development
  • Experience designing or architecting new and existing systems
  • Experience in professional software development

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Relocation Benefits
  • Relocation support for EU candidates
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Work-life balance support
  • Flexible working culture

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