Amazon's Stores AppSec Team is looking for a Security Engineer to enhance security for its customers. This role involves identifying security issues in Amazon's services, applications, and websites through penetration testing and security reviews. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams and requires strong technical leadership. Candidates should possess a customer-focused mindset and be comfortable navigating complex stakeholder engagements.

• 3+ years of programming experience in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++, or similar object-oriented languages.
• 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review experience in a common programming language.
• 2+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating tasks using command line tools.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of IT Security experience.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
• 2+ years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, system administration, or network security.
• Experience with AWS products and services.

• Conduct high-quality application security reviews and 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, service owners, and senior leadership to resolve 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.