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Security Engineer, Specialized Business Services Cryptography

Amazon

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/19/2026

Compensation

$159,300 - $212,800 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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Job description

The Specialized business security Cryptography team at Amazon is seeking experienced crypto security engineers to design, analyze, and implement cryptographic solutions for devices and cloud services. This role involves collaborating with software development engineers and other cryptographers to ensure high-quality, efficient, and secure code. Team members will also contribute to the development of guidance and training materials regarding the proper use of cryptography. The position offers opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment with a direct impact on customer experience.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 3+ years of IT Security experience.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in the development of cryptographic solutions.
  • 3+ years of experience leading design or architecture and implementation of systems using cryptographic algorithms.
  • 3+ years of threat modeling experience for cryptographic solutions.
  • Experience with AWS products and services.
  • 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience.
  • Master's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
  • Familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and public key cryptography.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze business and functional requirements and translate them into technical design specifications.
  • Design, review, and analyze cryptographic solutions for devices and cloud services.
  • Work closely with software development engineers to implement cryptographic solutions.
  • Ensure that code developed is high-quality, efficient, testable, and maintainable.
  • Be responsible for technical problem solving and developing best practices.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Serve as a technical resource for builders in Specialized Business teams during the development cycle of cryptography-related software.
  • Work in an agile development environment.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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