Software Development Engineer, CS Security, Threat Engineering and Development

Are you excited about building large complex systems and applications which are highly innovative, capable, flexible, and scalable to deliver long term values?

Security issues at this scale and speed require a passion for engineering robust solutions to complex security challenges, as well as the ability to quickly design and build solutions to address them. We are seeking Software Engineers deeply committed to ensuring that our data is protected and putting effective countermeasures against the ever-changing cyberattack methodologies.

Our Threat Engineering and Development team builds technology to protect the customer and Amazon’s data through detection and containment before, during, and after attacks. As a member of our team, you will work with security experts, creating web and backend applications. Members of this team have a high degree of fluency in one or more languages and tools. They work with a focus on simplicity and performance. As a Software Development Engineer, you will have an enormous opportunity to make a large impact on the design, architecture, and implementation of products used every day, by people you know.

Key job responsibilities
- Be responsible for sub-system design/architecture and development for product initiatives and feature development.
- Investigate, prototype and deliver innovative system solutions.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high quality software.
- Work side by side with partners, colleagues and teams on challenging problems.
- Be highly effective and thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple, changing priorities.
- Take great pride to innovate on new products that are used by millions of users.
- Understand what's important when releasing software to end users and have been through the process from start to finish.
- Proactively communicate with peers and technical leadership.
- Never shy away from a challenge.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
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 and 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.