Software Development Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon

Oct 29, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Software Engineering
IT & Cybersecurity
Dublin

Requirements

5+ 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 - Javascript, Typescript, Python, Java
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

Responsibilities

Join our team and help build innovative security services that actively detect and mitigate cyber threats across Amazon's cloud infrastructure and customer services in real-time. You'll work alongside data scientists, security engineers, and software developers to develop cutting-edge mitigation solutions that proactively protect every AWS customer from emerging threats at a massive scale.
As a Software Development Engineer on the AWS Security Mitigation Services team, you'll create services that enable automated mitigation of security threats detected across AWS infrastructure. You'll collaborate with detection teams to develop mitigation capabilities that can stop threat actor activity as it's happening. Your work will leverage AWS's breadth of services to build scalable, real-time mitigation solutions.
Additionally, you will build and tune models for analyzing the potential risks of taking security actions.
This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. We don’t like getting paged in the middle of the night or on the weekend, so we work to ensure that our systems are fault tolerant. When we do get paged, we work together to resolve the root cause so that we don’t get paged for the same issue twice.
We generally keep core business hours of 9:30 EST - 4:30EST, while allowing flexibility as needed. At AWS Security, it’s not about clocking hours, it’s about delivering results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
The work will involve coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Software Development Engineer in AWS Security?

As a Software Development Engineer on the AWS Security Mitigation Services team, you will create services for the automated mitigation of security threats across AWS infrastructure and collaborate with detection teams to develop capabilities that can stop active threat activity.

What programming languages should I be familiar with for this position?

You should have experience programming with at least one of the following languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java.

How many years of experience do I need to qualify for this role?

You need a minimum of 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience and at least 2+ years of experience in design or architecture.

Is there an on-call requirement for this position?

Yes, the position involves on-call responsibilities, typically for one week every two months. The team works to ensure that systems are fault-tolerant to minimize disruptions.

What does the work-life balance look like in this role?

We value work-life harmony and provide flexible work hours and arrangements as part of our culture, prioritizing support for both personal and professional needs.

What type of team culture can I expect at Amazon Security?

Amazon Security emphasizes an inclusive team culture that values diverse experiences, encourages ongoing learning, and celebrates a variety of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Does Amazon offer relocation support for this position?

Yes, Amazon will provide relocation support for successful applicants relocating within the European Union.

What educational background is required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent field is required for this position.

Is Amazon an equal-opportunity employer?

Yes, Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Can I apply if I don't meet all the qualifications listed in the job description?

Yes, Amazon Security values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all the qualifications and skills listed.

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