Security-focused Software Engineer - IaC & Global Scale

Amazon

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 158,100 - 213,800

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and optimize secure services that protect AWS physical locations and data centers worldwide. You will build end-to-end solutions deployed across regions in an IaC environment, owning features from scoping to deployment.

The role emphasizes architectural challenges, scalable designs, and automation to improve operations. You will participate in code reviews, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to documentation, ensuring

Qualifications

  • Experience (non-internship) in professional software development.
  • Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems.
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure services that protect AWS physical locations, contributing to the full software development lifecycle from design through testing and deployment.
  • Take ownership of operational excellence, identifying root causes and implementing permanent fixes while improving team operations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business value and deliver solutions balancing customer requirements with team objectives.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation explaining system construction, testing, and operation.
  • Automate operational inefficiencies and build scalable solutions across AWS regions with high quality standards.

Skills

Software development
System design
Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Amazon is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and optimize secure services that protect AWS physical locations and data centers worldwide. You will build end-to-end solutions deployed across regions in an IaC environment, owning features from scoping to deployment.

The role emphasizes architectural challenges, scalable designs, and automation to improve operations. You will participate in code reviews, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to documentation, ensuring

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Security Software Engineer - Cloud & Platform Impact
Security Software Engineer - Cloud & Platform Impact

Socket.dev • Herndon (VA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 194,000
Security Software Engineer - Scalable Cloud Defenses
Security Software Engineer - Scalable Cloud Defenses

Ring • Herndon (VA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 194,000
Cloud Security Software Engineer — High Impact
Cloud Security Software Engineer — High Impact

Relha LLC • Herndon (VA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 144,000 - 194,000
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Security Software Engineer II - Automation & Security
Security Software Engineer II - Automation & Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Seattle (WA)

On-site
USD 143,000 - 195,000
Health insurance
RSUs & sign-on
Paid time off
Security Software Engineer – Optics Platform (Flexible Hours)
Security Software Engineer – Optics Platform (Flexible Hours)

Amazon • Arlington (VA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 194,000
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
+1
Cloud Infrastructure Software Engineer – Global Scale
Cloud Infrastructure Software Engineer – Global Scale

Amazon • Seattle (WA)

On-site
USD 143,700 - 194,400
Health insurance
RSUs
401(k) matching
+2
Software Development Engineer II - Secure Cloud Solutions
Software Development Engineer II - Secure Cloud Solutions

Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Herndon (VA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 194,000
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Senior Security AI Software Engineer
Senior Security AI Software Engineer

Amazon • Santa Clara (CA)

On-site
USD 193,000 - 262,000
Security & Compliance SDE — Build Scalable Cloud Tools
Security & Compliance SDE — Build Scalable Cloud Tools

Socket.dev • Seattle (WA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 194,000
Senior Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design
Senior Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design

Amazon Web Services (AWS) • Herndon (VA)

On-site
USD 136,000 - 185,000