Senior Software Engineer, Security Communications Platform

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

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of scalable security communications platforms at AWS scale. You will own architectural direction, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver reliable, secure software across multiple teams.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to engineering culture, and ensure systems are resilient, well-documented, and aligned with security requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• Experience mentoring, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
• Ability to design or architect scalable software systems and patterns.
• Wamiliarity with operating in cross-functional, security-conscious environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and technical direction of major systems within the SecComms platform across full lifecycle.
• Translate ambiguous business needs into well-defined software requirements and architecture.

Skills

Software development

Leadership

Architecture design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and operation of scalable security communications platforms at AWS scale. You will own architectural direction, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver reliable, secure software across multiple teams.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to engineering culture, and ensure systems are resilient, well-documented, and aligned with security requirements.