The Sr. Application Security Engineer at AWS Security will focus on ensuring that services, applications, and websites meet high security standards. This role involves analyzing application security, addressing security issues, and building security automation. The team values collaboration and personal growth, providing opportunities for mentorship and professional development. Engineers are expected to contribute significantly to security practices across Amazon while fostering a culture of constructive dialogue and process improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience in application security frameworks, security code reviews, incident response, and secure software development.
• 2+ years of experience in web application development, penetration testing, mobile security, or related domains.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• Experience in networking fundamentals, security, databases, and operating systems.
• Knowledge of network and web-related protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP.

• Conduct application security reviews including architecture reviews, threat modeling, and security testing.
• Engage in project and research work as needed.
• Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams.
• Create security guidance documentation.
• Automate security workflows and deliver security metrics.
• Assist with recruiting 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.