Security Engineer, Amazon

• 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience
• 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non-internship) experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
• Experience in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship experience)

Desirable

• As a Security Engineer within Global Media and Entertainment, you will collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation and validation of security controls prior to production launch
• You will provide frontline support for partners on security-related issues, including design reviews, network monitoring, and emerging threat response
• This role requires thought leadership as you invent and innovate to protect our customers and content at scale
• Engage early with development teams at the ideation and design stage to embed security into applications from the start, providing guidance on secure architecture and coding practices
• Collaborate with security stakeholders to define and drive the long-term security strategy and participate in periodic on-call rotations to support security incidents
• Partner with developers to build scalable, self-service security tools that enable teams to identify and remediate security risks at the speed of business
• Design, build, and maintain automated security guardrails and paved paths that enable secure-by-default practices
• Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate security assessments, automate threat detection, and drive innovation in how we secure systems at scale
• As a Security Engineer, you might spend your morning collaborating with a development team on a design review for an upcoming service launch, ensuring security controls are properly integrated
• In the afternoon, you could be addressing a new attack pattern you've identified in the logs or working with the studios team to develop a new agent for content creators
• You'll balance proactive security improvements with reactive incident response, always making risk-based decisions grounded in data
• Your work directly impacts millions of customers by keeping their entertainment experiences secure and uninterrupted
• Amazon Global Media and Entertainment Security is at the forefront of protecting customer experiences across streaming services, gaming platforms, and original content
• Our team operates at massive scale, defending against sophisticated threats while enabling innovation
• You'll work alongside talented security professionals who are passionate about both technical excellence and customer trust
• We offer opportunities to build experience across diverse domains from cloud security to content protection while contributing to products that entertain millions worldwide
• 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

• Application deadline: Aug 29, 2026