Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 8 hours ago
Security Software Developer, AWS Security Operational Research
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $262K/yr
5+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Security Software Developer to help build and scale security across their cloud platform. The role involves driving operational excellence through automation, supporting internal customers, and enhancing security operations through metrics and data analysis.
ConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of next-generation security automation platforms
Collaborate with security operations teams to identify automation opportunities and technical requirements
Drive strategic technology integration initiatives to reduce manual operational overhead
Mentor multiple engineers simultaneously on security automation best practices and system design
Guide local and global engineering teams toward optimal technical solutions
Serve as force-multiplier for engineering excellence across the organization
Analyze systematic operational challenges and implement preventive solutions before they become critical
Work directly with experienced security responders to understand operational pain points
Design technical enrichment solutions that scale beyond individual contributions
Build and maintain security automation tools and platforms supporting 24/7 operations
Implement self-service capabilities to reduce direct engineering interaction requirements
Develop AI/LLM-powered automation solutions for ticket processing and response
Participate in on-call rotation supporting critical security infrastructure
Research and implement emerging technologies in security automation
Drive modernization of security tools and processes
Measure and optimize automation effectiveness and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Preferred
5+ 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
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2025-01-22Grant
Leadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
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