Software Development Engineer II, New Security Service

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to help design and deliver a greenfield security product. You will mentor teammates, shape architecture, and build scalable services that protect customer cloud environments at AWS scale.

The role emphasizes collaboration across security, AI integration, and platform teams, with emphasis on high-quality software, security-aware design, and delivering impact in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Responsibilities

• Design and implement key features of the security management system using Rust and/or Java
• Lead and influence teams of developers to deliver global, highly available, and scalable services.
• Apply advanced security techniques to enhance the system's defenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technology into the security management process.

Skills

Rust

Java

Security

AI integration

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Git

AWS

Job description

Software Development Engineer II, New Security Service

Job ID: 10581674 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Our team's mission is to help customers manage their network security complexity with ease. We're looking for a lead full-stack engineer to shape the development of a new, greenfield product that radically improves on this mission by offering an Agentic experience to help customers meet their security needs. This project is a novel application of AI that goes beyond current industry standards.

As a developer, you will shape how we design, develop, build, deploy, and support this exciting new product. You will work closely with your team, mentoring and supporting other team members, and ensuring the results we deliver our customers are of the highest quality.

Key job responsibilities

• Design and implement key features of the security management system using Rust and/or Java
• Lead and influence teams of developers to deliver global, highly available, and scalable services.
• Apply advanced security techniques to enhance the system's defenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technology into the security management process.

A day in the life

As a SDE II, you'll be at the forefront of our advanced security management system, driving the design, implementation, and delivery of critical components.

About the team

Join the AWS Firewall Manager Service team and help build and scale a new security service that protects customers' cloud environments. As an SDE II, you'll design and deliver high-impact, distributed systems that operate at AWS scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers to solve complex security challenges, drive technical innovation, and directly influence how customers secure their networks. This is a unique opportunity to shape a greenfield service from the ground up within one of AWS's most critical security domains.

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
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

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 basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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, CA, Santa Clara - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

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