Wouldn't it be cool if AWS customers could access their AWS resources with facial or fingerprint recognition instead of a clunky password? Wouldn't it be even better if we could help rid the world of passwords all together? We think so. Come join us and help build this world!The Authentication Platform team operates at the intersection of security and user experience. When done right our solutions enhance both for our customers. As a Software Development Engineer, you will be a key member of a team building user authentication services that scale to billions of users while continuously expanding AWS security and authentication offerings that power products such as AWS Cognito and Identity Center.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Seattle, WA, USA- 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- 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 equivalentOur 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.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.