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AI Security Engineer, US ADC Security

Amazon

Location

Herndon, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/7/2026

Compensation

$159,300 - $202,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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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