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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer for AWS Proactive Security to design and build scalable data platforms for security automation. You'll work with AWS technologies to enhance security workflows. This position requires significant experience in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in building scalable systems that enhance security. Your expertise in AWS is complemented by a strong understanding of cloud computing principles and security best practices. You are skilled in designing and implementing APIs and integrations that improve security workflows and data context.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with security teams to contextualize vulnerability risks across various AWS products and services. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges, and you are passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions that meet performance and scalability standards.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design and build a foundational data mapping utility that enables next-gen security automation across Amazon's business. You will develop systems that allow security teams to investigate and contextualize vulnerability risks effectively. Your responsibilities will include creating API and MCP integrations that connect security workflows to high-quality contextual data, ensuring that the solutions you build are secure by default and meet industry-leading standards.
You will also be responsible for testing and validating the software solutions you develop, ensuring they deliver durability and performance. As a representative of your team, you will provide software development expertise in support of AWS Security, contributing to the overall mission of enhancing security across the AWS platform.
What we offer
Amazon offers a competitive salary range of $168,100 to $227,400 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of cloud computing and security innovation, working in a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
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