Software Development Engineer, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/28/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The Software Engineer role on the AWS Compliance & Security Assurance team focuses on building and owning internal services that monitor security and compliance attributes of key infrastructure. The team is multidisciplinary, including software engineers, security engineers, and compliance specialists, and aims to exceed security expectations globally. This position offers opportunities to solve complex engineering and business problems while working with diverse data sources. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications, as Amazon values diverse experiences.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards and testing
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Build and own internal services that identify and monitor security and compliance attributes
- Scale security and compliance assessments of AWS services
- Expand the ability to continuously monitor key security functions
- Interact with business partners to automate business outcomes
- Contribute to solving complex engineering and business problems
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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