Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Security is hiring a Software Development Engineer II in Seattle, WA. You will design and build secure, scalable software for a broad set of services used across Amazon.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using C#, C++, Java, or Perl

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software systems that are secure, maintainable, scalable, and extendable
• Collaborate with team to set standards and improve code quality
• Understand business impact of systems and balance short-term and long-term needs
• Promote simplicity and maintainability in technical solutions

Skills

C++

Java

C#

Perl

Problem solving

System design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA

As a Software Development Engineer II you will have the opportunity to shape thefuture of Amazon’s identity management landscape. We provide the criticalinfrastructure that powers Amazon's vast range of services, enabling them todeliver for customers across the globe.

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and deliveringdelightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creatingand maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products andservices. We offer talented security professionals the chance to acceleratetheir careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areasincluding cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, andphysical stores.

Key job responsibilities

• As an SDE II, your role is pivotal in maintaining the innovative solutions ofour team. You will work on complex challenges in existing and new developmentinitiatives, focusing on areas with ambiguity. Your goal is to design anddevelop software systems that are secure, maintainable, scalable, andextendable.
• You will develop an understanding of the business impact of your systems andmake responsible trade-offs between the short-term operational needs andlong-term business objectives. You will actively participate in team strategydiscussions and contribute to the decisions made regarding technology.
• You will provide technical solutions that not only meet the current needs butalso consider the future, promoting simplicity and ease of maintainability. Yoursolutions will be designed in such a way that they can be easily understood andcontributed to by other team members.
• You will collaborate with your team, encouraging best practices and settingstandards to improve the overall quality of the team's work. In situations wherethere are differing viewpoints, you will strive to find the best way forward andbuild consensus.

A day in the life

• Your work will have a company-wide impact, affecting thousands of developers andteams, and enabling us to launch and scale our services rapidly.
• You will get a comprehensive view of all aspects of Amazon's business. You willhave the opportunity to work with massive data sets and improve the agility ofour technical teams. You will be part of a growing, fast-paced, and innovativeteam. You will have ownership and responsibility to define and execute processesthat enhance the productivity and savings for AWS and Amazon.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of thequalifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidatesto 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 deliveringdelightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creatingand maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products andservices. We offer talented security professionals the chance to acceleratetheir careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areasincluding cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, andphysical stores

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEIevents and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embraceour uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that weseek 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’sBest Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, andother career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-roundedprofessional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at theexpense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangementsare part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for ourcustomers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation oradjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for theinterview or onboarding process, please visithttps://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations[https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for moreinformation. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, pleasecontact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon packagewill include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Finalcompensation will be determined based on factors including experience,qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefitsincluding health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental HealthSupport, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and SurrogacyReimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually