Senior Security Software Engineer: Automation & Response

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle is seeking a Security Software Development Engineer to build automations and scalable security tools that protect AWS global operations and customers.

You will lead design and implement security-focused software, mentor teammates, and collaborate with global security teams to improve threat response and system reliability. The role emphasizes delivering measurable efficiency and secure innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by designing and implementing software processes, procedures, and intelligent automations that streamline security response workflows
• Build agentic automations that empower security engineers to work more efficiently and effectively
• Collaborate with global security teams to identify high-impact opportunities for automation and tooling improvements
• Leverage modern technologies and AWS services to create scalable solutions that enhance security operations
• Deliver software that delights users with measurable efficiency and productivity gains

Skills

Software development

Programming languages

Mentor/tech lead

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle is seeking a Security Software Development Engineer to build automations and scalable security tools that protect AWS global operations and customers.

You will lead design and implement security-focused software, mentor teammates, and collaborate with global security teams to improve threat response and system reliability. The role emphasizes delivering measurable efficiency and secure innovation.