Software Development Engineer- GEN AI, NextGen ...

DescriptionAt 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 Amazonu2019s 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. The NextGen Security Automation team is looking for a skilled and driven Software Development Engineer (SDE II) to build autonomous security solutions that protect Amazonu2019s customers. As an SDE II, you will leverage AI/ML technologies to automate detection, analysis, and response across proactive, offensive, and defensive security at scale. Your work will directly enhance Amazonu2019s security posture by improving detection capabilities, strengthening guardrails, and advancing automated security tools. Key job responsibilities - Design and develop AI/ML-driven security automation systems to detect and mitigate threats at scale. - Build and maintain scalable applications that enable real-time threat detection and response. - Collaborate with security teams to enhance existing security practices, guardrails, and tooling. - Develop automated detection systems integrated into Amazonu2019s security infrastructure. - Research and prototype new security solutions, evaluating design approaches for technical feasibility. A day in the life Your day kicks off sipping your morning coffee while diving into the future of autonomous security at Amazon. You're not just coding - you're architecting intelligent systems that drive proactive, offensive, and defensive security at Amazon scale. Working alongside top security engineers and scientists, you're building automated systems that will protect millions of customers across one of the world's largest tech ecosystems. Every line of code you write helps safeguard Amazon's vast digital landscape. Itu2019s a fast-paced environment where youu2019ll work with advanced technology to build security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers. About the team The NextGen Security Automation team builds AI-driven security solutions that protect millions of Amazon customers while ensuring strong data governance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and solving complex security challenges at scale. DEI is central to our work - we believe diverse perspectives drive stronger solutions. With a focus on automation and intelligence, we push boundaries to keep Amazonu2019s customers and their data secure. Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t 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 Amazonu2019s 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. 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, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, itu2019s 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 and Career growth Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.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 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 languagePreferred Qualifications- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Experience with Cloud services such as Lambda, Bedrock, and SageMaker - Experience building and integrating AI/ML-driven applications 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 for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t 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 . USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

Created: 2026-02-16