Amazon is hiring: Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Foundational Security

Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Foundational Security Services Job ID: 3141494 | Amazon.com Services LLC Location: Herndon, VA, US Job Overview As an SDE II in the Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS) organization at AWS, you will shape the future of AWS’s security and foundational infrastructure. You will work on complex challenges, design secure, maintainable, scalable, and extendable software systems, and contribute to technology decisions. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain robust solutions for security and foundational infrastructure. • Design and develop secure, maintainable, scalable software. • Understand business impact and balance short‑term operations with long‑term objectives. • Participate in team strategy discussions and contribute to technology decisions. • Provide technical solutions that promote simplicity and maintainability. • Collaborate with the team, set best‑practice standards, and build consensus across differing viewpoints. • Own configuration management services that provision and manage security and performance configurations for large fleets of Linux hosts. This role requires a range of technical talents including system design, software development, operational excellence, and decision making. Why it Matters Amazon and AWS are growing rapidly; this role has company‑wide impact, affecting thousands of developers and teams and helping launch and scale services quickly. Why You'll Love It Gain a comprehensive view of Amazon's business, work with massive data sets, enjoy a fast‑paced, innovative team, and own processes that enhance productivity and savings. About the Team Amazon Security values diverse experiences and encourages all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. Security is central to maintaining customer trust; the team focuses on building secure products across Amazon’s services. 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 in at least one software programming language. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience (coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, operations). Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent. 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. Compensation Base pay ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location and may vary. Additional compensation may include equity, sign‑on payments, and other benefits. For full details, visit Amazon Benefits. Note: Position remains posted until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr