Software Development Engineer, Specialized Businesses Security, Vulnerability Detections

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Development Engineer for its Vulnerability Management Detections Team. This role involves developing solutions to detect and report security vulnerabilities, collaborating with security professionals, and enhancing existing systems. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications, as diverse experiences are valued.

Benefits

Training & Career Growth

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices.
• Experience with design patterns and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated detection tools.
• Build innovative detection services for software lifecycle.
• Improve performance and efficiency of existing systems.

Skills

Software Development

Programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA scanning tools

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Specialized Businesses Security, Vulnerability Detections

Job ID: 2973447 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon’s Specialized Business Services Security team is seeking an innovative Software Development Engineer to join our Vulnerability Management Detections Team. In this position, you will focus on developing, maintaining and extending solutions to detect and report on security vulnerabilities at scale. You will work with a diverse set of tools and frameworks across Amazon Security to support our vulnerability detection strategy. You will develop solutions and partner with a diverse set of security professionals across Amazon, to drive prioritization and remediation of vulnerabilities to help deliver secure products for our customers.

Key job responsibilities
- Build and expand innovative detection services that reach all parts of the software development and deployment lifecycle
- Develop and maintain high quality automated detection tool (e.g. static analyzers, fuzzers, scanners, etc.)
- Improve the performance, and efficiency of our existing systems
- Raise the bar for testing, repeatability, automation, and operational excellence
- Design scalable and extensible services and integrations architecture
- Seek out, develop, and advocate for new technologies

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.

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 & 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.

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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working 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
- 3+ years of programming using a modern programming language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

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
- Experience working SAST, DAST or SCA scanning tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions

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 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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