Amazon
Job ID: 3022655 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Join Amazon Stores, where we leverage cutting-edge technology across various domains—from e-commerce to machine learning, digital healthcare, and innovative retail solutions. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in collaborating with development teams to maintain customer safety while delivering advanced services. In your daily activities, you may inspect application code for security vulnerabilities, develop frameworks for secure software development, or contribute to designing new services alongside developers.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a knack for influencing and communicating effectively. You should be a security generalist with specialized expertise in one or more areas. Your ability to convey complex risks to both technical and non-technical audiences will be essential. Successful candidates will also harmonize differing opinions while prioritizing risks to guide their partners toward secure solutions.
Our organization values its employees and invests in work-life harmony. We work diligently to minimize on-call duties while ensuring our team engages in high-value tasks. Join the Stores AppSec team to work hard, enjoy your work, and make a real impact!
Key Responsibilities:
Create, update, and maintain threat models for a variety of software projects.
Conduct manual and automated secure code reviews, focusing on Java, Python, and JavaScript.
Develop security automation tools to enhance our processes.
Perform adversarial security analysis with advanced tools.
Provide security training and outreach for internal development teams.
Offer security architecture and design guidance.
Lead the execution and definition of security strategies for your team.
Mentor and develop your teammates technically and professionally.
Explore and advocate for new technologies to mitigate complex risks.
Adapt to novel situations and solve problems that lack predefined solutions.
About Amazon Security:
At Amazon, security is fundamental to maintaining customer trust and delivering outstanding experiences. Our department sets high standards for security across all Amazon products and services. We provide talented security professionals with opportunities for career advancement in various fields, including cloud computing, devices, retail, healthcare, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Our culture encourages ongoing learning and embraces diversity. We celebrate a wide range of perspectives, which helps us address the most pressing security challenges.
Training & Career Growth:
We continuously strive to raise our performance standards at Amazon. You will find numerous knowledge-sharing opportunities, training resources, and career development support to help you enhance your skills.
Work/Life Balance:
We prioritize work-life harmony. Success in your professional life should not come at the expense of your personal life, so we promote flexibility in our working culture.
Basic Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in at least three of the following areas: threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, and network security.
Advanced knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication/protocols, cryptography, or application security.
Proficiency in at least one programming language.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent judgment in assessing and prioritizing technical risks.
A strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions.
Experience in building and securing complex AWS architectures.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers all Amazonians to deliver outstanding results for our customers. If you have a disability and need accommodations during the application or hiring process, please let us know. Our compensation package reflects the labor costs across several US geographic markets, ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 yearly, depending on market location and candidate experience. We are committed to providing a complete compensation package that includes equity, sign-on payments, and a range of benefits.