Software Development Engineer II, Defensive Security - Security Findings Management
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer II, Defensive Security - Security Findings Management
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
This role involves building hyper-scale data applications focused on security engineering within Amazon's Defensive Security team. The team is responsible for developing mission-critical data processing pipelines that handle petabyte-scale data in real time. Engineers will work closely with stakeholders and customers to create best-in-class software while ensuring operational excellence. The position offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a diverse and inclusive environment.
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 operations
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C#
Responsibilities
- Design and review architecture for software systems
- Develop software features in Java and Python using AWS services
- Set and achieve high standards for operational excellence
- Build partnerships with technical internal stakeholders worldwide
- Conduct system resilience testing and preparation
- Plan software projects using Agile methodologies
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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