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Software Development Engineer II, AWS Network Security Director

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Would you like to develop new AWS services that enhance our customers’ ability to protect their workloads from evolving threats and attacks?

AWS Perimeter Protection has created unique technology and innovative services such as AWS Shield, AWS Web Application Firewall, AWS Firewall Manager, and Network Firewall to monitor and defend some of the largest distributed networks in the world, but it is still only Day 1.

Our team's mission is to help customers manage their network security complexity with ease. We're looking for a Software Development Manager to shape the development of a new, greenfield product that radically improves on this mission by leveraging GenAI to help customers meet their security needs. This project is a novel application of AI that goes beyond current industry standards.

You will work closely with other teams including Threat Research, Security, Operations, Networking, and Product to shape how we design, develop, build, deploy, and support this exciting new product. In this role, you will lead part of the Engineering team which is responsible for developing this new security product.

Key job responsibilities

The team is looking for a software engineer to solve challenging distributed systems problems on a global scale, and continually deliver new capabilities to meet the needs of our customers worldwide. The ideal candidate has a technical background in distributed systems and a knowledge of computer networking is a plus!

Candidates who enjoy the challenges of scaling a global architecture, have deep analytical skills, and excellent communication skills will find the team to be inline with their interests and desire for a challenge. You must be able to highly collaborative, be creative, analytical and thrive in fast-paced environments, all while interacting with highly technical software and networking development teams.

You will own the operation of these services and partner with stakeholders across the organization to set goals and deliver a long-term vision for protecting our customer’s critical applications. You will also play a leading role by interacting with customers, gathering requirements, then influencing how we design, develop, build, deploy, and support new features and functionality.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3 years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 2 years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • 1 years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
  • 1 years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C , Java, or Perl experience
  • 1 years of Object Oriented Design experience
  • Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Santa Clara - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10376535

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