The Sr. Application Security Engineer at AWS Security will focus on ensuring that services, applications, and websites meet high security standards. This role involves analyzing security issues, building automation, and mentoring junior engineers. The team values collaboration and diverse experiences, promoting continuous learning and career growth. Engineers are expected to contribute significantly to security practices across Amazon while fostering constructive dialogue.

• 5+ years of experience in application security frameworks, identity and access controls, incident response, mobile security, cloud computing and security, AI security, threat intelligence, and penetration testing.
• 5+ years of experience in the secure software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• 4+ years of experience in scripting, programming, and security code review in common programming languages.
• Knowledge of at least two programming languages such as Scala, Java, Python, C/C++, or Go.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans.
• Experience in industry-based security vulnerabilities identification, attack patterns, and remediation techniques.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
• Knowledge of commonly found software security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
• Knowledge of basic networking and network security concepts.

• Conduct application security reviews including architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews, and security testing.
• Perform mobile security reviews.
• Engage in projects and research work as needed.
• Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams.
• Deliver security guidance and documentation.
• Automate security workflows.
• Deliver security metrics and implement process improvements.
• Assist with recruiting activities and administrative work.

• 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.