Software Dev Engineer, AI Security

Security Development Engineer

We are building a first-of-its-kind vulnerability auditing and review platform for LLM and foundational model integrated software — including components like foundational models, MCP servers, agents, and agent skills/capabilities. As an SDE 1 on this team, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, and operation of security-focused software systems that help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across AI-integrated applications.This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI safety, security research, and platform engineering within one of Amazon's most innovative organizations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Building a massively scalable global security service that is core to all Amazon services.
• Owning the definition of best practices for the software development lifecycle used by junior engineers, including its design, implementation, testing, and operational characteristics.
• Working as part of cross-functional teams to develop secure solutions for our customers.
• Owning the technology stack for one of the most secure and reliable services in all of Amazon.

About The Team

Diverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.