Security Software Developer, AWS Security Operational Research

Security Software Developer, AWS Security Operational Research

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Location:

Seattle, WA

Job : A3127840

Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

Come join us and help build and scale security, while responding to security issues across the largest global cloud provider. Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers demand the highest quality and reliability for their services. We continually look for ways to invent and simplify to scale AWS security as it expands, while driving complex issues to resolution.

• Lead design and development of next-generation security automation platforms
• Collaborate with security operations teams to identify automation opportunities and technical requirements
• Drive strategic technology integration initiatives to reduce manual operational overhead
• Mentor multiple engineers simultaneously on security automation best practices and system design
• Guide local and global engineering teams toward optimal technical solutions
• Serve as force-multiplier for engineering excellence across the organization
• Analyze systematic operational challenges and implement preventive solutions before they become critical
• Work directly with experienced security responders to understand operational pain points
• Design technical enrichment solutions that scale beyond individual contributions
• Build and maintain security automation tools and platforms supporting 24/7 operations
• Implement self-service capabilities to reduce direct engineering interaction requirements
• Develop AI/LLM-powered automation solutions for ticket processing and response
• Participate in on-call rotation supporting critical security infrastructure
• Research and implement emerging technologies in security automation
• Drive modernization of security tools and processes
• Measure and optimize automation effectiveness and operational efficiency

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

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This position will remain posted until filled.