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's Informatics team to drive high-impact innovation in cloud security. As a Security Software Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing solutions that collect, enrich, and vend Linux security telemetry data at massive scale across globally distributed regions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain software for Linux security telemetry data collection, enrichment, and distribution
  • Develop high-performing, scalable solutions that meet AWS availability standards
  • Drive storage and compute optimizations
  • Champion automation and efficiency improvements
  • Have end-to-end ownership from scoping to deployment across global regions
  • Collaborate with world-class developers on security innovations
  • Work with Go, Python, and TypeScript using AWS technologies

The role offers:

  • Opportunity to solve complex security challenges at cloud scale
  • Work with cutting-edge AWS technologies and security systems
  • Career growth through continuous learning and development
  • Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life harmony
  • Collaborative environment with diverse, talented engineers
  • Customer-centric approach to security solutions

You'll be part of the Informatics team that owns the security telemetry mission in AWS, working on solutions that enable AWS service teams to protect against sophisticated threats. The team values strong intuition while being data-driven, challenging biases through metrics. This is a chance to make a significant impact on cloud security while working with a diverse team passionate about data and application security.

Amazon Security offers opportunities to build experience across various domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. The organization maintains high security standards across all Amazon's products and services, making it central to maintaining customer trust.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

  • Develop software for Linux security telemetry data collection and enrichment
  • Build high-performing, scalable solutions meeting AWS availability standards
  • Drive storage and compute optimizations
  • Champion automation and efficiency improvements
  • Own end-to-end development from scoping to deployment
  • Collaborate with team through documentation, design reviews, and code reviews

Requirements For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Go
Python
TypeScript
Linux
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language
  • Knowledge of design patterns, reliability and scaling

Benefits For Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Training & Career Growth
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Work-Life Balance

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