Sr SDE, Perimeter Protection Threat Research Team, Networking Services & Edge

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job 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. The AWS Threat Research Team is responsible for publishing a rich source of AWS home-grown threat intelligence for AWS services and customers. We are looking for talented, creative and passionate Software Development Engineers to help us build, launch, and grow our threat intelligence services. There is a strong security focus to our team’s charter. Our software enables our security engineers to research threats in innovative ways, aggregate data from internal and external sources, and uses this information to deliver services that protect applications on AWS. Come work with our great team of engineers and be involved in building systems that leverage the scale AWS in the security domain. Key job responsibilities - Learn how our products work today, and where we want to take them in the future - Design and implement new features from specification to final test and automation - Write a lot of high-quality code and mentor other engineers in the same - Act as a technical lead, influencing other engineers’ designs and coding deliverables - Work in an agile development environment, where the backlog gets prioritized frequently - Have fun in a challenging but rewarding environment About the team The Networking Services & Edge Threat Research Team protects Amazon's global infrastructure by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating emerging security threats at the network edge. We combine deep technical expertise in networking, security research, and threat intelligence to safeguard millions of customers and critical services. Our team develops innovative detection systems, conducts advanced threat analysis, and collaborates across Amazon to stay ahead of sophisticated adversaries. We work at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world security operations, making immediate impact on one of the world's largest and most complex networks. - 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team - 5 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. 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, WA, Seattle - 168,100.00 - 227,400.00 USD annually

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