Software Development Engr II, Minimal Access Security Team (MAST)
Amazon · Herndon, VA · Software Development
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Software Engineer
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· Posted Apr 29, 2026
$143,700 – $194,400
USD per year
We are looking for a Software Development Engineer II to design and build large-scale, next-generation Access Management systems. You will contribute to key engineering decisions that shape the Amazon developer experience, working across the full software development lifecycle — design, implementation, documentation, deployment, and operations — spanning multiple products and reaching the broader Amazon development community.
You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and leadership to deliver high-impact, extensible security capabilities that serve diverse businesses across the enterprise. This role includes participation in an on-call rotation. We prioritize fault-tolerant systems to keep disruptions minimal, and when pages occur, we work as a team to resolve the root cause so it doesn't recur.
We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling so you can be productive both in and outside of work. Our team celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship, and we assign projects to help each team member grow into a more well-rounded engineer.
What We're Looking For
• You challenge the status quo and find creative ways to move faster.
• You love to experiment, iterate rapidly, and embrace automation.
• You adopt AI assistants and modern tooling to build speed into your software lifecycle without compromising quality.
• You are passionate about building highly scalable and reliable systems in the cloud, or you thrive on solving complex, interesting business problems — ideally both.
• You don't need to be a security expert on day one — there is ample opportunity to learn, innovate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
A day in the life
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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t 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 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s 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
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
About the team
At Amazon Security, we're building the next generation of Foundational Access Management capabilities to protect Amazon's digital and physical resources at scale. We are responsible for safeguarding customer and corporate data while staying deeply connected to all parts of Amazon's business and its massive worldwide service-oriented architecture. Our team is collaborative, fast-moving, and focused on empowering every team member to grow and achieve their next career goal.
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, VA, Herndon - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and leadership to deliver high-impact, extensible security capabilities that serve diverse businesses across the enterprise. This role includes participation in an on-call rotation. We prioritize fault-tolerant systems to keep disruptions minimal, and when pages occur, we work as a team to resolve the root cause so it doesn't recur.
We value work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling so you can be productive both in and outside of work. Our team celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship, and we assign projects to help each team member grow into a more well-rounded engineer.
What We're Looking For
• You challenge the status quo and find creative ways to move faster.
• You love to experiment, iterate rapidly, and embrace automation.
• You adopt AI assistants and modern tooling to build speed into your software lifecycle without compromising quality.
• You are passionate about building highly scalable and reliable systems in the cloud, or you thrive on solving complex, interesting business problems — ideally both.
• You don't need to be a security expert on day one — there is ample opportunity to learn, innovate, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
A day in the life
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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t 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 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s 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
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll 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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
About the team
At Amazon Security, we're building the next generation of Foundational Access Management capabilities to protect Amazon's digital and physical resources at scale. We are responsible for safeguarding customer and corporate data while staying deeply connected to all parts of Amazon's business and its massive worldwide service-oriented architecture. Our team is collaborative, fast-moving, and focused on empowering every team member to grow and achieve their next career goal.
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 software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experienceAmazon 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Herndon - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually