Software Dev Engineer II, Amazon Foundation Security Service

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA

Are you interested in making an impact and partnering with various Amazon businesses including our e-Commerce websites, Prime, Alexa and AWS? Ever wonder how it feels to have hundreds of thousands of users counting on you to be performant, innovative and adaptable?

AWS Security is the group for you! We are responsible for the protection of customer and corporate data, while being connected to all parts of Amazon's business and its massive worldwide service-oriented architecture. Whether you're passionate about building highly scalable and reliable systems in the cloud or a software developer who likes to solve interesting and complex business problems, AWS Security is the place for you.

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer to design and build large scale, highly impactful Permissions and Access Management Systems with companywide reach. There is ample opportunity to innovate and deliver high impact outcomes.You will collaborate with the leadership team to drive key engineering and business decisions that will influence the Amazon developer experience. You will contribute to all parts of the software development and deployment lifecycle across the entire Amazon development community, including design, implementation, documentation, , deployment and operations across multiple products.

Successful candidates for this position will have strong software engineering fundamentals (object-oriented design, algorithms and data structures) and a good grasp of advanced systems concepts and design. They must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven and deliver high results in a fast paced environment. They need to really enjoy working closely with their peers within a group of very talented engineers.




A day in the life
A typical day in this role might involve:

- Showcasing innovative customer experiences that delight users through interactive demos. Analyzing pain points and collaborating with UX designers to translate customer needs into impactful product features.

- Developing data-driven strategies to identify and reach target customer segments. Leveraging market insights and competitive intelligence to uncover new business opportunities. Working cross-functionally to design and execute effective customer acquisition campaigns.

- Tackling ambiguous, large-scale challenges with a systematic, creative approach. Designing and implementing state-of-the-art technical solutions to complex business problems. Continuously learning and adopting best practices to drive engineering and operational excellence.

- Providing thoughtful technical guidance to the team and establishing the long-term engineering vision. Championing software engineering best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables. Mentoring and empowering team members to grow their skills and problem-solving abilities.

- Collaborating on the design, implementation, and deployment of secure, scalable internet-scale systems. Working cross-functionally with engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver impactful projects. Identifying and implementing the most effective patterns and methods for performance, scalability, and architecture.

- The ideal candidate will have strong creative problem-solving skills for ambiguous challenges, exceptional customer focus and user experience design, technical depth to architect high-performing distributed systems, the ability to mentor cross-functional teams, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

About the team
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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.