Amazon
Software Development Engineer, NextGen Security Automation
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Description
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 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.
Overview The NextGen Security Automation team is looking for a skilled and driven Software Development Engineer (SDE II) to build autonomous security solutions that protect Amazon’s customers. As an SDE II, you will leverage AI/ML technologies to automate detection, analysis, and response across proactive, offensive, and defensive security at scale. Your work will directly enhance Amazon’s security posture by improving detection capabilities, strengthening guardrails, and advancing automated security tools.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop AI/ML-driven security automation systems to detect and mitigate threats at scale.
Build and maintain scalable applications that enable real-time threat detection and response.
Collaborate with security teams to enhance existing security practices, guardrails, and tooling.
Develop automated detection systems integrated into Amazon’s security infrastructure.
Research and prototype new security solutions, evaluating design approaches for technical feasibility.
A Day in the Life Working alongside top security engineers and scientists, you’ll build automated systems that protect millions of customers. Every line of code you write helps safeguard Amazon’s vast digital landscape. It’s a fast‑paced environment where you’ll work with advanced technology to build security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers.
About the Team The NextGen Security Automation team builds AI‑driven security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers while ensuring strong data governance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and solving complex security challenges at scale. DEI is central to our work – we believe diverse perspectives drive stronger solutions.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object‑oriented design.
Experience in machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, statistics or natural language processing.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
Experience with Cloud services such as Lambda, Bedrock, and SageMaker.
Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Compensation The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Overview The NextGen Security Automation team is looking for a skilled and driven Software Development Engineer (SDE II) to build autonomous security solutions that protect Amazon’s customers. As an SDE II, you will leverage AI/ML technologies to automate detection, analysis, and response across proactive, offensive, and defensive security at scale. Your work will directly enhance Amazon’s security posture by improving detection capabilities, strengthening guardrails, and advancing automated security tools.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop AI/ML-driven security automation systems to detect and mitigate threats at scale.
Build and maintain scalable applications that enable real-time threat detection and response.
Collaborate with security teams to enhance existing security practices, guardrails, and tooling.
Develop automated detection systems integrated into Amazon’s security infrastructure.
Research and prototype new security solutions, evaluating design approaches for technical feasibility.
A Day in the Life Working alongside top security engineers and scientists, you’ll build automated systems that protect millions of customers. Every line of code you write helps safeguard Amazon’s vast digital landscape. It’s a fast‑paced environment where you’ll work with advanced technology to build security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers.
About the Team The NextGen Security Automation team builds AI‑driven security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers while ensuring strong data governance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and solving complex security challenges at scale. DEI is central to our work – we believe diverse perspectives drive stronger solutions.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems.
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object‑oriented design.
Experience in machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, statistics or natural language processing.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
Experience with Cloud services such as Lambda, Bedrock, and SageMaker.
Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Compensation The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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