Sr. Security Engineer

Description Description Amazon Payments Services build systems that process payments at an unprecedented scale, with accuracy, speed, and mission-critical availability. We process millions of transactions every day worldwide across various payment methods. Hundreds of millions of customers and merchants send hundreds of billions of dollars moving at light-speed through our systems annually. We are growing a new team to innovate and provide a seamless payment experience to our customers across all platforms like mobile, web, voice etc. We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated senior security engineer to join our Application Security team. This team owns all aspects of security for the features in the next generation of Amazon''s core payments platform. As a senior security leader, you willSecure the design and implementation of the most critical systems within Amazon''s core payments platformSolve security challenges at a massive scale in a security-first, infrastructure as code, 100% AWS environmentPartner closely with our development teams to produce innovative and secure solutionsProactively perform security assessments to prevent security vulnerabilitiesPerform security testing before releaseConducting trainings and hackathons to raise developer awareness of security best practicesBe expected to be strong in multiple domains and will be sought out for advice on technical issues,Have excellent time management skills along with the ability to deliver results in the face of uncertainty, andFoster strong team cultureA successful candidate will be a deeply curious individual who brings technical and leadership expertise, and ability to work within a fast-paced startup culture in a large company that has broad business impact. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor and start on the Amazon Payments innovation as a security leader. Basic Qualifications BS in computer science, networking, information systems, computer engineering, or 6+ years'' equivalent experienceMinimum of 6 years'' experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plansMinimum of 4 years'' experience in software architecture, design, implementationMinimum of 4 years'' experience in areas such as cryptography, application security, threat modeling, penetration testingMinimum of 4 years'' scripting or programming experience in Java, Python, Perl, Scala, or other languagesExperience performing secure code reviewHands-on experience using and/or securing AWS or other cloud computing environmentsExperience in executive communications or technical writing; clear, concise, and thorough written and oral communication skills.Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple programming languages (such as, Java, Python, C++, Scala, etc.) •Experience with vulnerability risk and impact assessmentExperience in driving large, cross-organization initiativesAbility to make concrete progress in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge (avoid "analysis paralysis")Strong information security risk-based prioritization abilitiesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Basic Qualifications BS in computer science, networking, information systems, computer engineering, or 6+ years'' equivalent experienceMinimum of 6 years'' experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plansMinimum of 4 years'' experience in software architecture, design, implementationMinimum of 4 years'' experience in areas such as cryptography, application security, threat modeling, penetration testingMinimum of 4 years'' scripting or programming experience in Java, Python, Perl, Scala, or other languagesExperience performing secure code reviewHands-on experience using and/or securing AWS or other cloud computing environmentsExperience in executive communications or technical writing; clear, concise, and thorough written and oral communication skills.Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple programming languages (such as, Java, Python, C++, Scala, etc.) •Experience with vulnerability risk and impact assessmentExperience in driving large, cross-organization initiativesAbility to make concrete progress in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge (avoid "analysis paralysis")Strong information security risk-based prioritization abilitiesAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit

Created: 2025-10-04