Software Development Engineer II, New Security Service

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Our team's mission is to help customers manage their network security complexity with ease. We're looking for a lead full-stack engineer to shape the development of a new, greenfield product that radically improves on this mission by offering an Agentic experience to help customers meet their security needs. This project is a novel application of AI that goes beyond current industry standards. As a developer, you will shape how we design, develop, build, deploy, and support this exciting new product. You will work closely with your team, mentoring and supporting other team members, and ensuring the results we deliver our customers are of the highest quality. Key job responsibilities * Design and implement key features of the security management system using Rust and/or Java * Lead and influence teams of developers to deliver global, highly available, and scalable services. * Apply advanced security techniques to enhance the system's defenses. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technology into the security management process. A day in the life As a SDE II, you'll be at the forefront of our advanced security management system, driving the design, implementation, and delivery of critical components. About the team Join the AWS Firewall Manager Service team and help build and scale a new security service that protects customers' cloud environments. As an SDE II, you'll design and deliver high-impact, distributed systems that operate at AWS scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers to solve complex security challenges, drive technical innovation, and directly influence how customers secure their networks. This is a unique opportunity to shape a greenfield service from the ground up within one of AWS's most critical security domains.