Description

　　Join us in an exciting new project that leverages AI to help customers improve the security of their AWS configuration. This project is a novel application of AI that goes beyond current industry standards.

　　As a lead developer, the Senior SDE will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and delivering critical components of our advanced security management system. This role holds significant influence over the entire development lifecycle, shaping how we design, develop, build, deploy, and support this cutting-edge AWS service. The SDE will contribute to advancing security techniques, defending some of the Internet’s largest businesses from malicious actors and requests.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　Design and implement key features of the security management system using Rust and/or Java

　　Lead and influence teams of developers to deliver global, highly available, and scalable services.

　　Apply advanced security techniques to enhance the system's defenses.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technology into the security management process.

　　Translate customer security goals into service configurations using the Cedar language.

　　A day in the life

　　As a Senior SDE, you'll be at the forefront of our advanced security management system, driving the design, implementation, and delivery of critical components.

　　About the team

　　Our team works collaboratively to design, implement, and operate solutions to challenging problems. We are a group of software and security engineers who are excited to help our customers achieve their security goals easily when using AWS. We work closely with our Product Management and Design teams, and with customers and our customer field teams, including Solutions Architects, Technical Account Managers, and sales and marketing specialists. We share our ideas and learn from each other regularly, and continuously seek to improve our products and practices.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

　　5+ 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

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

　　Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

　　Use of GenAI technology in a production environment

　　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.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $134,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.