The Security Engineer role at Amazon Stores Security focuses on Application Security Compliance Penetration Testing. The engineer will conduct penetration tests on Amazon's services, applications, and websites to identify security vulnerabilities. This position involves collaboration with various technology teams to resolve security issues and improve testing tools. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to security and customer trust while navigating complex situations.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of IT Security experience.
• 3+ years of experience performing hands-on application penetration testing or offensive security assessments.
• Experience manually identifying, exploiting, and documenting application vulnerabilities.
• Experience writing penetration test reports and communicating findings to software development teams.
• 2+ years of scripting or programming experience in Python, Go, Java, Ruby, or a similar language.
• Experience with AWS products and services.
• Experience building security automation tools.
• Working knowledge of regulatory or compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOX, or GDPR.
• Experience testing service-oriented or RPC-based backend services.
• Familiarity with recognized testing standards such as OWASP ASVS or OWASP Top 10.
• Experience using AI or LLM-assisted tooling for security testing.
• Offensive security certification such as OSCP, OSWE, GPEN, or PenTest+.

• Conduct high quality penetration tests independently or as part of a team.
• Create detailed engagement plans and document findings, gaps, and remediation recommendations.
• Contribute to team tooling, innovation, and improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate with partner teams and senior leadership to drive the resolution of security findings.

• 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.