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Amazon • Austin, Texas, USA
Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer II for their Defensive Security’s Threat Detection team. You'll work on building complex threat detection products using Java and AWS to secure Amazon's infrastructure. This position requires strong software development skills and experience in security engineering.
You have a solid background in software development, ideally with 3-5 years of experience in building secure applications. Your expertise in Java and familiarity with AWS services will enable you to contribute effectively to our threat detection solutions. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, allowing you to collaborate with diverse teams across Amazon Security. You are self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently delivering high-quality results. You are proactive in identifying problems and developing innovative solutions, ensuring the security of Amazon's infrastructure and customer data.
Experience with security engineering principles and practices is a plus. Familiarity with threat detection methodologies and tools will help you excel in this role. A background in working with cloud-based systems and understanding of network security concepts will be beneficial. You are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of our security products.
As a Software Development Engineer II, you will be responsible for contributing to all parts of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, documentation, testing, and operations. You will collaborate with leaders across Amazon Security to build complex threat detection products that provide comprehensive coverage across various vectors. Your role will involve analyzing security threats and developing solutions that ensure the safety of Amazon's infrastructure. You will work closely with a diverse team of software and security engineers, leveraging your skills to innovate and enhance our threat detection capabilities. You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to the technical direction of the team, ensuring best practices are followed in software development.
At Amazon, we foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to take ownership of your projects. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security solutions that are critical to safeguarding Amazon's success. We offer competitive compensation, including equity and sign-on payments, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Join us in making a significant impact on the security of our infrastructure and protecting customer data.
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