The Application Security Security Engineer at Amazon is responsible for conducting security assessments and reviews of applications and services to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards. This role involves working closely with senior engineers to evaluate system designs, perform threat modeling, and validate security measures prior to service launches. The team values diverse experiences and promotes an inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning and career growth. Amazon Security prioritizes work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements to support employees both at work and home.

• 2+ years of experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing.
• Experience in application security architecture, security code reviews, and incident response.
• Experience with coding or scripting in one or more languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell.
• Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings.

• Conduct security design reviews for new and existing services to evaluate potential security risks.
• Perform threat modeling exercises to identify attack vectors and security weaknesses in application architectures.
• Execute or coordinate penetration testing activities to validate security controls.
• Document, track, and communicate security findings to service teams with clear remediation guidance.
• Provide security consultation to development teams on secure coding practices and data protection strategies.
• Identify and escalate high-severity security issues through appropriate channels.
• Maintain thorough documentation of review outcomes and risk assessments.
• Leverage automated security scanning tools to support review activities.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.