Software Development Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

In this role you will design and build innovative tooling and GenAI-powered solutions that enable attestation of fleet and security control information to internal and external audit and regulatory bodies. You will create systems that help security engineers investigate understand and articulate the true nature of risks associated with software vulnerabilities across AWS. Your work will include building automation to prioritize risks developing programs that report accurately on contextualized risk and collaborating closely with stakeholders in Security Assurance and Proactive Security to simplify how we measure risk across our lines of business and services. This role combines long-term strategic technical projects that raise the bar on security tooling across the enterprise with the excitement and challenge of rapidly adapting to changing attestation needs for a globally distributed fleet.

In this role you will be expected to deliver :

• Design and build scalable tools and platforms that automate the collection validation and attestation of security control and fleet data
• Develop systems that enable security teams to investigate and contextualize vulnerability risks across all AWS products and services
• Create APIs and integrations that connect compliance risk and attestation systems with audit workflows
• Build self-service capabilities that empower teams to efficiently respond to audit and regulatory requests

GenAI & Intelligence Features

Collaboration & Impact

To be successful you will partner closely with Security Assurance and Proactive Security teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that simplify risk measurement. You will work with security engineers to understand their workflows and build tools that enhance their effectiveness and

collaborate with audit and compliance stakeholders to ensure tooling meets regulatory and attestation standards.

Key job responsibilities

Design and build scalable tools and platforms that automate the collection validation and attestation of security control and fleet data

Develop systems that enable security teams to investigate and contextualize vulnerability risks across all AWS products and services

Create APIs and integrations that connect compliance risk and attestation systems with audit workflows

Build self-service capabilities that empower teams to efficiently respond to audit and regulatory requests

GenAI & Intelligence Features

Implement GenAI-powered features to accelerate evidence gathering risk analysis and compliance documentation

Develop intelligent systems that help articulate and communicate risk context to diverse audiences

Create automated report generation capabilities that translate technical security data into audit-ready attestations

Leverage LLMs and machine learning to improve risk prioritization and decision-making

Collaboration & Impact

Partner closely with Security Assurance and Proactive Security teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that simplify risk measurement

Work with security engineers to understand their workflows and build tools that enhance their effectiveness

Collaborate with audit and compliance stakeholders to ensure tooling meets regulatory and attestation standards

Contribute to the technical direction of compliance and attestation systems across AWS

Technical Excellence

Demonstrate both depth and breadth in your technical knowledge from low-level systems to high-level architecture

Build robust maintainable code that meets the highest standards for security and reliability

Define and track metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness and adoption of your tools

Participate in technical design reviews and contribute thought leadership on compliance automation

About the team

About Amazon Security

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security its 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 & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.

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 youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151300 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Key Skills

Account Payable,Apache Commons,Community Support,Corporate Risk Management,Garment,Java

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Software Development

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 151300 - 261500