Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Amazon • Austin, TX

8h

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of Amazon’s fastest growing businesses. We are
passionate about thinking big, innovating on behalf of our customers, and
tackling problems at scale. Cloud computing is disrupting, and we are eagerly
seeking talented, entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join us as we continue
build on the AWS platform. AWS is the largest cloud provider in the world,
serving nearly 1/3 of all internet traffic. One in two of our customers come to
us for help creating the future of the internet, and you will own the customer
experience for the cloud based tools they use.

In this role, you will design and build a foundational data mapping utility that
enables next-gen security automation across the Amazon business. As GenAI takes
foot into the daily lives of every worker at Amazon, it is clear that high
quality data context enables high quality outcomes.

- Design and build scalable a data platform that enables the evolution of how
software builders ship security
- Develop systems that enable security teams to investigate and contextualize
vulnerability risks across all AWS products and services
- Create API and MCP integrations that connect security workflows to high
quality context data
- Develop intelligent systems that deliver high quality contextual data at
scale.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering
delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating
and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and
services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate
their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas
including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and
physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI
events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace
our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we
seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements
are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Requirements

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test Software Solutions that deliver industry leading secure-by-default components to AWS builders that meets the bar for durability, performance, scalability.
• Provide software development expertise in support of AWS Security
• Directly represent the team to business leader and technical staff at all levels of the company
• Demonstrate “exceptional” judgment, integrity, business acumen, and communication skills.
• Prepare and present detailed, written technical information for internal and external audiences.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level