Security Engineer, CS Security

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking a Security Engineer to help design and build automated security guardrails and paved paths across Amazon’s technology stack. You’ll partner with development teams, review designs for security gaps, and contribute code for security fixes alongside engineers to embed secure-by-default practices throughout the SDLC.

You will conduct threat modeling, evaluate architectures for secure design, and leverage AWS services and modern tooling to transform

Qualifications

• 2+ years of web security experience (non-internship).
• Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing.
• Experience with web protocols and remediation practices.
• Experience solving problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated security guardrails and paved paths across Amazon’s technology landscape.
• Engage early with development teams to embed security into applications from the start, guiding on secure architecture.
• Build automated, continuous security assessment capabilities that replace manual reviews at scale.
• Contribute code for security fixes and paved path solutions alongside developers.
• Partner with developers to build scalable, self‑service security tools for risk identification and remediation.
• Design preventive and detective security controls for continuous assurance.
• Collaborate with security stakeholders to define and drive long‑term security strategy and participate in on‑call rotations.

Skills

Web security fundamentals

Threat modeling

Secure coding

Code collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

Job ID: 10564381 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you passionate about delivering innovative security solutions and protecting millions of customers through a blend of deep security expertise, hands‑on coding, and building scalable security guardrails and paved paths? The Customer Service Application Security team is looking for a talented and results‑driven Security Engineer to help shape how Amazon protects customer data through secure‑by‑design principles. In this role, you’ll be a trusted security partner to development teams – reviewing application designs for security gaps, providing guidance on secure coding practices, and rolling up your sleeves to contribute code for security fixes directly alongside developers. You’ll conduct threat modeling, evaluate system architecture to ensure sound security design, and leverage AWS services and modern development practices to transform manual security processes into scalable solutions. You’ll embed secure‑by‑default practices into applications early and throughout the software development lifecycle through guardrails and paved path solutions. If you’re a security engineer who loves writing code, thrives on partnering with developers, and is excited about solving complex security challenges, join our team and help define the future of application security at Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated security guardrails and paved paths that enable secure‑by‑default practices across Amazon’s technology landscape
• Engage early with development teams at the ideation and design stage to embed security into applications from the start, providing guidance on secure architecture and coding practices
• Build automated, continuous security assessment capabilities that replace manual security reviews and scale across our business unit
• Contribute code for security fixes and paved path solutions directly alongside developers, making the secure path the easy path
• Partner with developers to build scalable, self‑service security tools that enable teams to identify and remediate security risks without bottlenecking on security teams
• Design and implement preventive and detective security controls that provide continuous assurance rather than point‑in‑time assessments
• Collaborate with security stakeholders to define and drive the long‑term security strategy and participate in periodic on‑call rotations to support security incidents

A day in the life

The Security Engineer role within our team is focused on protecting customers’ information. As a Security Engineer, you’ll bring deep security expertise to development teams, partnering with them from the ideation stage to embed security into applications from the start. Your day will involve evaluating system designs for security gaps, building automated, continuous security assessments and paved path solutions, contributing code for security fixes alongside developers, and collaborating with teams to build scalable security tools. You own your work end to end while serving as an embedded security partner for a key Amazon business unit. Through close collaboration with development teams, you’ll help shape the future of application security at Amazon, replacing manual security processes with automated solutions that enable rapid, secure development.

The Customer Service Application Security team is pioneering security solutions for one of Amazon’s largest internal business units. We’re reimagining how security integrates with development by building intelligent automation that protects customer data while accelerating delivery.

About the team

We are a collaborative team of security engineers, Technical Program Managers, and SDEs who move fast, value ownership, and invest heavily in each other’s growth. We bridge the traditional gap between security and engineering by advocating for secure coding standards, building tools that reduce friction for developers, and embedding security early in the software development lifecycle through guardrails and paved path solutions. We stay ahead through continuous research into emerging threats and the adoption of new techniques and best practices.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent
• Experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship)
• Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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 - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.