Software Development Engineer, AWS Identity - User Authentication Platform
DESCRIPTION
Imagine a world without passwords - where users can securely access their accounts through biometric authentication like facial and fingerprint recognition. As an Software Development Engineer II (L5) on the AWS Identity Authentication Platform team, you will help make this vision a reality.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will collaborate with talented engineers to build innovative authentication services used by millions of users worldwide. Our team operates at the intersection of security and user experience, enhancing both for AWS customers. You will work on core platforms that power AWS IAM Identity Center and Amazon Cognito, leveraging the latest technologies to solve complex problems and take our authentication offerings to the next level.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of authentication while learning and developing new skills. You will gain hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems, machine learning applications, and so much more. If you are passionate about taking on challenging technical problems that make a real difference for customers, join our mission to change the world of authentication!
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
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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 $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/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.