Software Development Engineer, Amazon Foundation Security Services
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, Amazon Foundation Security Services
AmazonLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The Software Development Engineer role at Amazon Security's Access Review team focuses on designing and building large-scale Access Management systems that enhance security and compliance across Amazon. The team is responsible for ensuring that every person and service has the appropriate level of access, leveraging AI and machine learning to optimize permissions. Candidates will work closely with leadership and various stakeholders to shape the access experience for Amazon's developer community. This position offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration within a diverse and inclusive team 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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Design and build large-scale Access Management systems with company-wide reach
- Collaborate with the leadership team to drive key engineering and business decisions
- Contribute to all parts of the software development and deployment lifecycle
- Work with teammates and stakeholders to define the access management experience
- Ensure systems are fault tolerant and resolve root causes of issues
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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