Software Development Engineer, Amazon Security
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, Amazon Security
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/25/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
Amazon Security is looking for a Software Development Engineer II to join their security infrastructure team. This role focuses on designing and building scalable systems that catalog network assets and enhance security visibility across Amazon and AWS. The engineer will tackle complex problems in distributed systems and collaborate with security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's security posture while working 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
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems for network discovery and attack surface enumeration.
- Participate actively in code reviews, providing meaningful technical feedback to peers.
- Collaborate with security teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver actionable solutions.
- Drive operational excellence by monitoring system performance and implementing permanent fixes.
- Balance priority tradeoffs between new feature development and operational work.
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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