Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

About the role

Join Amazon Security as a Software Development Engineer focused on protecting the AWS cloud from advanced cyber threats. You will design and implement services that automatically detect and mitigate security incidents across Amazon’s massive infrastructure, helping to maintain customer trust.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists and security engineers to build automated detection and mitigation workflows.
• Design scalable, low‑latency architectures for processing large volumes of security data.
• Enhance observability, performance, and efficiency of existing security systems.
• Raise the bar for testing, automation, repeatability, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally.
• Explore, evaluate, and advocate for emerging technologies.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic, curious, and motivated with a strong sense of reliability.
• Effective at working with diverse, inclusive teams.
• Committed to fostering a positive team culture.

Required skills

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies.

What we offer

• Opportunities to work on security challenges at massive scale.
• Access to extensive training, career growth resources, and a supportive DEI environment.
• Focus on work‑life harmony and inclusive culture.