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Software Development Engineer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Herndon, Virginia, United StatesFull-time$144k–$194k2026-11-11
Based in United StatesUnited States citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop, operate, and secure critical services for Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADCs) and Cleared Programs in a classified environment.

Role type

Senior IC software development engineer (cloud security)

Builds

Enterprise-scale security solutions, high-availability distributed software, zero-trust security models, custom APIs, middleware, IaC automation, and ML-based monitoring systems.

Domain

Cloud security, classified government programs, distributed systems

Required skills

software development, system design and architecture, security engineering, API and middleware design, infrastructure as code, machine learning for anomaly detection, cryptography, authentication and authorization protocols, technical leadership

Preferred skills

full software development life cycle experience, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, operations

Technologies

proprietary and open source protocols, machine learning, cryptography

Responsibilities

Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions; Design and develop high-availability distributed software; Architect and implement zero-trust security models; Design and build custom APIs and middleware; Develop advanced automation frameworks for IaC; Create sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems using machine learning; Implement cryptographic solutions; Lead technical design reviews and security architecture assessments; Mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities