AI Security Engineer, AI Security

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an AI Security Engineer to safeguard AI applications and collaborate with software teams to design secure AI systems. You will review code, build security frameworks, and create tools to reduce risk, contributing to secure experiences for hundreds of millions of customers.

The role involves threat modeling, automated reviews in Java/Python/JavaScript, and developing AI security automation tools, with opportunities to influence architectural decisions and be part of a diverse

Qualifications

• 3+ years of threat modeling, secure coding, identity management or related security experience.
• Experience programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar OO language.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or 3+ years of IT Security experience.
• Knowledge of GenAI systems and associated security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain threat models for a wide variety of software projects.
• Perform manual and automated code review, primarily in Java, Python, and JavaScript
• Develop AI security automation tools.
• Perform AI security training and outreach for internal development teams.
• Provide AI security architecture and design guidance.
• Independently solve AI security problems that require novel methods or approaches.
• Influence your team's and partners' process, priorities, and choices to improve outcomes.

Skills

Threat modeling

Secure coding

Identity management

Software development

Cryptography

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Go

Ruby

Swift

.Net

Job description

Come join Earth's most customer-centric company!

Amazon is looking for an AI Security Engineer with strong insight and passion for security to ensure our AI applications are designed and built to the highest standards. Your mission is to secure the AI experiences of hundreds of millions of our customers. You bring AI security talent and expertise to a fast-paced environment where you will be relied upon to partner with our talented software development teams in building secure AI applications.

As an AI Security Engineer, you will work with software development teams to ensure the security of AI applications. You will review code for security issues, build frameworks to help developers create more secure software, and adjust designs to improve protection. You will also perform security research, analyze bug reports, conduct risk assessments, develop automation, maintain documentation, and create tools that reduce security risks. Your work drives secure, reliable AI applications for Amazon's customers.

Key job responsibilities

• You will create, update, and maintain threat models for a wide variety of software projects.
• You will perform manual and automated code review, primarily in Java, Python, and JavaScript
• You will develop AI security automation tools.
• You will perform AI security training and outreach for internal development teams.
• You will provide AI security architecture and design guidance.
• You will independently solve AI security problems that require novel methods or approaches.
• You will influence your team's and partners' process, priorities, and choices to improve outcomes.

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.

The AI Security team is tasked with empowering the business to create secure, trustworthy AI applications that our customers find delightful to use. We engage closely with the business from the outset of the development process to ensure that security considerations are integrated early and consistently. This collaborative approach positions us as partners with the business, minimizing the need for security trade-offs. Our close work with product teams allows us to participate in deep technical discussions and decisions. We prioritize obtaining the right training and career growth opportunities, enabling us to Dive Deep and Earn Trust with our development teams.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
• Experience programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or 3+ years of IT Security experience
• Knowledge of GenAI systems and associated security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS products and services
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, Austin - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually