The Senior Software Development Engineer role at Amazon Defensive Security focuses on architecting and building an AI-first security platform from scratch. This position is part of a team transitioning from threat detection to a broader defensive security organization. The engineer will lead a diverse team, shaping the architecture of systems that process millions of signals daily. This role emphasizes innovation, adaptability, and a culture-first approach to security.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Own the technical architecture of critical components within the new defensive security platform.
• Drive the AI-first approach by identifying opportunities to apply machine learning and intelligent automation.
• Make high-judgment technical trade-offs across distributed systems.
• Influence the product roadmap in partnership with product and security leadership.
• Set engineering standards for the team across operational excellence and security.
• Mentor and elevate engineers while fostering a culture of curiosity and ownership.
• Navigate ambiguity and drive alignment by making data-driven decisions.
• Own end-to-end delivery of production systems with high autonomy.

• 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.