Location
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/7/2026
Compensation
$159,300 - $202,400 per year
Job description
Amazon's Security team is seeking an AI Security Engineer to ensure the security of AI applications for millions of customers. The role involves collaborating with software development teams to build secure AI applications and conducting security research. The engineer will also develop automation tools and provide guidance on AI security architecture. This position requires a strong background in AI security and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Development, Mathematics, or a similar STEM field.
- 3+ years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, system administration, or network security.
- Experience programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++, or similar object-oriented languages.
- Knowledge of machine learning concepts and AI/ML-specific threats.
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Knowledge of networking, security, databases, and operating systems.
- Hands-on experience securing or attacking AI/ML systems.
- Security certification such as GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, GREM, Security+, CISSP, CISA, or CISM.
- Experience configuring security automation and integrating AI/ML security tooling into pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Create, update, and maintain threat models for various software projects.
- Perform manual and automated code reviews primarily in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
- Develop AI security automation tools.
- Conduct AI security training and outreach for internal development teams.
- Provide AI security architecture and design guidance.
- Independently solve AI security problems using novel methods.
- Influence team and partner processes, priorities, and choices to improve 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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