Software Dev Engineer II, Offensive Security Development and Engineering

Job summary**This role is also open to alternative locations including: Austin, TX | New York, NY | Seattle, WA and othersAmazon’s Offensive Security organization is growing and is seeking a Software Development Engineers to join a new team to provide software development solutions for our Offensive Security teams (Penetration Test, Red Team, Bug Bounty). In this role, you will help build, own, maintain, and improve software platforms and solutions that will enable our offensive security teams to focus on finding security vulnerabilities across Amazon. You will work with other members of our growing offensive security teams to investigate design approaches, prototype new technology, and evaluate technical feasibility of ideas. You will write high quality distributed software solutions, operating at a scale that’s not available anywhere else. Come help us drive software development best practices, operational and engineering excellence across the organization, and impact how other teams operate.Key job responsibilities* Participate in the design, development, testing, deployment, and operation of software platforms across the Offensive Security organization* Apply development best practices and operational and engineering excellence across the Offensive Security organization* Support effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities* Implement improvements to internal program and processes* Write and deliver high-quality documents for technical and non-technical audiences

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience contributing to the system design or architecture (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Programming experience with at least one software programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline* Knowledge of Offensive Security fundamentals (e.g. Red Teaming, Penetration Testing)* Practical experience with software engineering best practices and developing software solutions in a cloud environment* Experience with Linux, security, and/or networking protocols* Familiarity with Machine Learning* Experience with cloud service providers and their offerings, preferably AWS, and its various technologies and servicesThe pay range for this position in Colorado is $143,700 - $194,400/yr however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.Amazon 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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.