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Sr. Security Engineer, Specialized Business Services Cryptography

Amazon is a global technology company that provides a wide range of products and services including e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity
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Description For Sr. Security Engineer, Specialized Business Services Cryptography

The Specialized Business Security (SBS) Cryptography team at Amazon is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their elite group responsible for securing Amazon's diverse device ecosystem including Alexa, Kindle, Fire TV, and Ring products. This role combines deep cryptographic expertise with practical engineering implementation, focusing on designing and developing secure solutions for both devices and cloud services. As a senior member of the team, you'll lead cryptographic design and implementation efforts, collaborate with other security experts, and help shape the future of security across Amazon's specialized business units. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 based on location, plus comprehensive benefits and equity. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including post-quantum cryptography, homomorphic encryption, and hardware security modules, while contributing to Amazon's security infrastructure at scale. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development experience, and the ability to mentor others while driving high-impact security initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to work on challenging problems at scale while helping protect millions of Amazon customers worldwide.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Security Engineer, Specialized Business Services Cryptography

  • Design, review and analyze cryptographic solutions for devices and cloud services
  • Work with software development engineers to implement cryptographic solutions
  • Ensure code quality, efficiency, testability and maintainability
  • Technical problem solving and developing best practices
  • Track and report key performance metrics
  • Serve as technical resource for cryptography-related software development
  • Work in an agile development environment
  • Research advances in cryptographic standards and algorithms

Requirements For Sr. Security Engineer, Specialized Business Services Cryptography

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional experience in cryptographic solutions development
  • 3+ years leading design/architecture and implementation of systems using cryptographic algorithms
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • 5+ years of programming experience
  • 5+ years of threat modeling for cryptographic solutions

Benefits For Sr. Security Engineer, Specialized Business Services Cryptography

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Total compensation package