Software Development Engineer II, Amazon Security Platform Engineering - Query Platform

Amazon.com, Inc.

4/20/2025

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Job Description

Join Amazon Security's Query Platform team to work on protecting Amazon and its customers by enabling critical security use cases using big data, cloud computing, and security analytics.

Requirements

Strong software engineering fundamentals
Experience building and operating scalable distributed systems
Proficiency in Scala, Java, or Python
Knowledge of big-data compute engines like Apache Spark
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Build and support Amazon Security's Query Platform services
Modernize security intelligence platform's data catalog and governance services
Innovate and build data-triggered job orchestration services

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
401(k) with company match and various investment choices
Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
Employee discount on Amazon.com products
Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)