Security Engineer II, AI Security
DescriptionWe are seeking a Security Engineer II to join our AI Security organization, which provides security guidance and builds security tooling and paved path solutions to ensure Generative AI (GenAI) based experiences developed by Amazon uphold our high security standards.As a Security Engineer II, you will provide security guidance and develop security guardrails to secure GenAI products and services at Amazon scale. You will collaborate with applied scientists, software engineers, security engineers, as well as internal partners and external researchers to develop innovative technologies to solve some of our hardest security problems, and build paved path solutions that support builder teams across Amazon throughout their software development journey, enabling Amazon businesses to accelerate the use of GenAI to enhance our user experiences and delight our customers.Key job responsibilities
Provide security guidance to help builder teams develop and deploy secure GenAI models and applications
Partner with other security teams to adapt and improve security mechanisms to support GenAI innovations across the company at scale
Collaborate with software engineers and applied scientists to build automated tooling and paved path solutions that support builder teams throughout their software development journey
Research new security threats for GenAI systems and mechanisms for defending against such threats, to continuously improve our security guidance and paved path solutions
A day in the lifeABOUT AmSec:Diverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 SecurityAt 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Inclusive Team CultureIn 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 and Career growthWe’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.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C or similar object oriented language experience
3+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) security including attack techniques and mitigation methods for LLMs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multimodal GenAI systems, and attack techniques and mitigation methods for such systems
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong problem-solving ability and the ability to work in ambiguous and constantly evolving environment
Strong interest in researching and developing new technologies with high customer impact
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.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.