Software Development Engineer II, VMR Engineering, Defensive Security

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join their VMR Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security products that protect millions of customers. You'll design and develop scalable systems using AWS technologies, ensuring operational excellence while collaborating with diverse teams. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of information security and making a significant impact in the tech world.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with design patterns and system architecture.
• Proficient in at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Designing and reviewing system architecture.
• Developing software features using Java and Python.
• Achieving high operational excellence standards.

Skills

Software Development

Java

Python

AWS Services

System Architecture

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS S3

AWS Lambda

AWS SQS

AWS Fargate/ECS

AWS EMR

AWS Spark

Job description

Job ID: 2975391 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The VMR Engineering team is looking for a Software Development Engineer to aid in building the next generation of mission-critical defensive security and security management products and services.

We need folks who have a passion for building hyper-scale systems that are always online. Those with an entrepreneurial spirit to take risks, experiment with new technical methods, and focus on improving what came before will find themselves perfectly at home on our team.

Imagine being at the forefront of global cybersecurity, architecting systems that protect Amazon's vast array of assets, from Fulfillment Centers to your local Whole Foods. At Amazon Stores Security, we're crafting the future of cloud defense, and we're looking for a visionary engineer to join our quest to be the mastermind behind breakthrough innovations in cloud and container security, working with cutting-edge AWS technologies.

This isn't just a job; it's a mission to protect hundreds of millions of customers and shape the future of information security. You'll work directly with stakeholders, diving deep into customer needs, and have the freedom to take calculated risks to build best-in-class software.

Are you ready to lead the charge in the defensive security domain? If you're passionate about thriving in the fast-paced world of ever-evolving security challenges, turning complex problems into elegant solutions, driving innovation, and securing the world's largest online marketplace, then this role at Amazon Stores Security is your calling. Join us, and let's secure the future together!

Key job responsibilities
- Architecture Design and Review
- Software Feature development in Java and Python using AWS services (S3, Lambda, SQS, Fargate/ECS, EMR, Spark, etc.)
- Setting and achieving a high bar for Operational Excellence.
- Earning trust in all directions; building partnerships with technical internal Amazon stakeholders WW.

A day in the life
As a member of the team, your duties will range from system/software design, AWS configuration, software feature/library development, strategic technical planning, and partnering with several security and technical teams worldwide. One day you might be helping a vendor onboard their data into the magnificent data pipelines your team built, and the next day you may be advocating for a feature rewrite based on a deep dive analysis you performed. You will be part of making the team your own. We believe in a self-organizing team. You will help shape team process, outcomes, and goals as part of interactions with Senior Amazon Leadership. Each day you will achieve new successes as you adapt to Amazon scaling, new bad actors arising, and emerging technologies being added to your portfolio. You will shape, form, and deliver all aspects of the software and operations that your team delivers to enable defensive security and security management success.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to 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 delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

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

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training and Career growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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