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Sr. Software Development Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Amazon

Amazon

Software Engineering
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Feb 5, 2026

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of Amazon’s fastest growing businesses. We are passionate about thinking big, innovating on behalf of our customers, and tackling problems at scale. Cloud computing is disrupting, and we are eagerly seeking talented, entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join us as we continue build on the AWS platform. AWS is the largest cloud provider in the world, serving nearly 1/3 of all internet traffic. One in two of our customers come to us for help creating the future of the internet, and you will own the customer experience for the cloud based tools they use.

In this role, you will design and build a foundational data mapping utility that enables next-gen security automation across the Amazon business. As GenAI takes foot into the daily lives of every worker at Amazon, it is clear that high quality data context enables high quality outcomes.

- Design and build scalable a data platform that enables the evolution of how software builders ship security
- Develop systems that enable security teams to investigate and contextualize vulnerability risks across all AWS products and services
- Create API and MCP integrations that connect security workflows to high quality context data
- Develop intelligent systems that deliver high quality contextual data at scale.



Key job responsibilities
Design, build and test Software Solutions that deliver industry leading secure-by-default components to AWS builders that meets the bar for durability, performance, scalability.

Provide software development expertise in support of AWS Security

Directly represent the team to business leader and technical staff at all levels of the company

Demonstrate “exceptional” judgment, integrity, business acumen, and communication skills.

Prepare and present detailed, written technical information for internal and external audiences.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
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.

Why Amazon Security?
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.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.