Description
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our Ads Security team, specifically focusing on the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a critical program, ensuring that Ads teams can effortlessly develop products that are secure by default. As a key player in the early stages of this initiative, you will drive the development of tools and processes that enhance security throughout the software development lifecycle, leading to improved operational security outcomes at a reduced cost and increased velocity.
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to all parts of the software development and deployment lifecycle, including design, development, documentation, testing and operations. They must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-driven, and deliver high quality results in a fast paced environment. They need to enjoy working closely with their peers in a collaborative setting. The ideal candidate will work with high levels of ambiguity, and will help find and resolve problems before we are aware that they will be problems. Amazon teams work with a lot of autonomy, which makes it our challenge to develop solutions to keep them developing securely and with the flexibility that enables them to innovate faster.
If you are excited about the challenges and opportunities described here and you have the background, education, and experience to excel in these areas, we’d love to talk with you further about our company, the team, and how you are uniquely qualified to join us!
Key job responsibilities
Amazon’s Ads Security team is growing and looking for a highly motivated software development engineer to join our team and drive compliance for our businesses through automation. You will partner with industry-leading security professionals across the company, to ensure that our products have required security controls implemented and they are meeting the security compliance requirements.
A day in the life
Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of software solutions to integrate security seamlessly into the Ads product development lifecycle.
Embrace an iterative, continuous improvement approach to release and deploy features that enhance security and streamline development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, engaging in design discussions, code reviews, testing, and addressing customer issues.
Develop and adopt testing frameworks to ensure code quality and facilitate continuous delivery.
Create reusable code patterns, including APIs, libraries, and SDKs, to promote a secure development environment.
Conduct design reviews to ensure alignment with tactical software development efforts.
Mentor fellow engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence within the team.
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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Boston, MA, USA | New York, NY, USA
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Preferred Qualifications
3+ 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
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 $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.