Software Development Engineer, AWS Security Communications
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, AWS Security Communications
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/10/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The AWS Security Communications team is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and operate software systems that enhance security communications workflows and integrations. This role focuses on building scalable platforms for effective communication during security events and routine operations. The team collaborates closely with security engineers, program managers, and communications professionals to deliver high-quality software solutions. Candidates should be comfortable working in a cross-functional environment and addressing both technical and non-technical challenges.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience for new and existing systems
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- 3+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle, including coding standards and operations
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems
- Knowledge of Machine Learning and LLM fundamentals
- Familiarity with security domains including incident response and vulnerability management
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver software features and improvements for the SecComms platform.
- Work backwards from customer and stakeholder needs to define requirements.
- Produce high-quality, well-tested, documented code that adheres to Amazon's standards.
- Demonstrate operational excellence by owning and operating production services.
- Identify and resolve the root causes of operational issues.
- Collaborate with security engineers and program managers to understand business value.
- Communicate clearly about work in progress and technical decisions.
- Mentor engineers on the team and provide constructive feedback.
- Document the team's software and keep documentation current.
- Evaluate and apply industry innovations to improve team outcomes.
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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