Software Development Engineer, AWS
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong package due to Amazon's brand, competitive salary range, and demand for cloud security expertise.
- Competitive salary: $129,300–$223,600/year
- Significant opportunity to grow in cloud security
- Focus on collaborative and inclusive culture
Pros
- Competitive salary ($129,300–$223,600/year) supporting top-tier talent attraction
- High growth potential in a critical domain of cloud security
- Emphasis on work-life balance with flexible arrangements
Cons
- Intense competition for positions within Amazon
- Potentially rigorous performance expectations
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
Who it's for
Mid-level / Senior • Hybrid / On-site
Good fit
- Mid to senior-level software engineers
- Professionals with a strong interest in cloud security
- Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Not recommended for
- Beginner developers without relevant experience
- Individuals seeking low-pressure roles
- Those who prefer isolated work settings
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
DESCRIPTION
At Amazon, Security is our highest priority. The AWS Security Response and Engineering (SRE) team is made up of specialized teams that work together to lead incident response and strengthen security across all AWS services. Their mission is to keep AWS products safe for customers by delivering analytics, telemetry, and platforms that support both automated and manual threat detection and response. They collaborate closely with other security teams to ensure thorough coverage.
Key job responsibilities
Designing and building services that scale for millions of users and systems.
Driving new innovation in the Amazon/AWS ecosystem and "Think Big!"
Continually learn different technologies and architectures to ensure we have the correct solutions Java, Python, Big Data, Microservices etc.
Solving complex problems with elegant solutions by working across teams and organizations in Amazon.
Own your solutions and the entire life-cycle, from the roadmap to the architecture to implementation and continuous iterative development.
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 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.
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
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
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.
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.
