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Sr. Security Engineer, Alexa Security

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, AI, and digital streaming.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity

Description For Sr. Security Engineer, Alexa Security

Amazon's Alexa Security team is at the forefront of securing next-generation AI products, combining traditional security methods with cutting-edge AI approaches. As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining customer trust while enabling innovative AI experiences. The position involves working closely with developers, scientists, and product leaders to ensure security is built into products from the ground up.

The role demands a unique blend of security expertise and AI understanding, where you'll be responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks in AI systems. You'll lead security initiatives across the organization, mentor junior engineers, and drive the development of security controls for both internal and external products. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI security challenges while being part of Amazon's larger security organization.

Working in the Alexa Security team means you'll be part of Amazon's commitment to maintaining the highest security standards across all products and services. The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and professional development. You'll have access to extensive resources to develop your skills and advance your career while working on some of the most challenging security problems in the AI space.

The role combines traditional security engineering with AI-specific challenges, requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills. You'll be expected to drive long-term security outcomes, design solutions that address AI-specific security challenges, and advocate for customer security. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and security at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Security Engineer, Alexa Security

  • Influence across organizations and drive secure solutions within Alexa and other AI products
  • Work with developers, scientists, and product leaders to deliver secure customer experiences
  • Identify key areas of impact and drive security improvements
  • Evaluate and prioritize risk effectively
  • Invent and improve security controls for internal and external products
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Create security training, runbooks, and policies
  • Review security artifacts and guide improvements
  • Identify vulnerabilities through code review and pentesting

Requirements For Sr. Security Engineer, Alexa Security

Java
Python
Go
TypeScript
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5 years of experience in security engineering in large organizations
  • In-depth understanding of security threats
  • Hands-on experience detecting and defending cyber threats
  • Ability to develop code with modern languages
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in security
  • Experience leading and coaching junior security engineers

Benefits For Sr. Security Engineer, Alexa Security

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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