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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Defensive Security - VMR Engineering
Amazon
Software Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Nov 11, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Imagine being at the forefront of global cybersecurity, architecting systems that protect Amazon's vast array of assets. At Amazon Stores Security, we're crafting the future of cloud defense, and we're looking for a visionary senior engineer to join our quest.
Picture yourself leading a team that pushes the boundaries of cloud scalability, developing real-time security solutions that safeguard everything from Fulfillment Centers to your local Whole Foods. You'll be the mastermind behind breakthrough innovations in cloud and container security, working with cutting-edge AWS technologies.
As a tech lead, you're not just a coding wizard – you're a strategic thinker, a mentor, and a problem-solver extraordinaire. You thrive in the fast-paced world of ever-evolving security challenges, turning complex problems into elegant solutions. Your expertise in AWS technologies and your ability to communicate complex ideas will be your superpowers.
This isn't just a job; it's a mission to protect hundreds of millions of customers and shape the future of information security. You'll work directly with stakeholders, diving deep into customer needs, and have the freedom to take calculated risks to build best-in-class software.
Are you ready to lead the charge in the defensive security domain? If you're passionate about nurturing talent, driving innovation, and securing the world's largest online marketplace, then this role at Amazon Stores Security is your calling. Join us, and let's secure the future together!
Key job responsibilities
• Pioneer hyperscale systems utilizing the latest AWS technologies
• Architect and implement real-time security solutions that push the boundaries of cloud scalability
• Work at the forefront of cloud and container security
• Drive breakthrough solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with Amazon's defensive security and management teams across the globe
• Directly impact the security of Amazon's diverse business units, including Fulfillment Centers, Physical Stores, Whole Foods, and Amazon Fresh etc.
A day in the life
As a member of the team, your duties will range from system/software design, AWS configuration, software feature/library development, strategic technical planning, and partnering with several security and technical teams worldwide. One day you might be helping a business onboard to our mission critical security systems, and the next day you may be advocating for a feature rewrite based on a deep dive analysis you performed. You will be part of making the team your own. We believe in a self-organizing team. As a lead engineering in the team you will help shape team process, outcomes, and goals as part of interactions with Senior Amazon Leadership. Each day you will achieve new successes as you adapt to Amazon scaling, new bad actors arising, and emerging technologies being added to your portfolio. You will shape, form, and deliver all aspects of the software and operations that your team delivers to enable defensive security and security management success.
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.
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.
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 and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Hands-on experience with hyper scale applications development using AWS technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC). Experience in a relevant field or professional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP).
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.