Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security

Amazon is hiring a Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security in New York, United States. It pays $159k-$213k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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On Level's scale, this cybersecurity role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The listed pay starts close to the typical cybersecurity posting on Level.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Java, Python and JavaScript.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Ensure application security across critical systems by performing code reviews, threat modeling, and implementing security controls.

JavaPythonJavaScript

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In Amazon Stores, we ship some of the widest arrays of technology found at any company. From Amazon.com to world class machine learning pipelines, from digital healthcare to no-checkout retail, we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe’s largest AWS deployment.

As a Security Engineer, you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing these novel services. In a given day, you might be inspecting an application’s code for security issues, building a new framework to help our software developers build faster and more securely, or fine-tuning the design for a new service alongside its software developers.

The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically, this person will be a security generalist with one or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication, they will clearly articulate risks to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Interpersonally, successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively
prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.

Key job responsibilities
-Define and drive implementation of proactive security controls for SDO's most critical, Ring 0 applications
-Evaluated and implement security controls, ensuring Ring 0 developers build secure applications by default
-Assess and drive mitigation of security risks
-Build and/or drive adoption of security tooling (e.g., automated threat modeling, code scanning, security test generation) to scale security across SDO AppSec
-Drive adoption of security guardrails, testing frameworks, and monitoring across Ring 0 applications
-Collaborate with Ring 0 builder teams to integrate security guidance into development workflows, reducing late-stage security findings
-Develop and maintain security documentation including threat models, risk assessments, and secure development guidelines
-Support security incident investigations related to Ring 0 systems
-Performing manual and automated secure code review (Java, Python, JavaScript)
-Identifying and mitigating security issues at scale
-Performing adversarial security analysis
-Providing security guidance to internal development teams, stakeholders, and business leaders
-Independently solving complex security problems

About the team
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.

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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

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.

Mentorship and 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.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or experience in IT Security
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
- Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
- Experience in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship experience)
- Experience with explaining complex technical risks in simple, clear language so that non-technical stakeholders can easily understand and take appropriate action.

Preferred qualifications

- Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols, analyze log outputs, or automate basic tasks
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP
- Experience with AWS products and services
- Knowledge of networking protocols, to include HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP
- Experience in scripting, programming, or security code reviewing in a common language, such as Python, Java, or C++
- 3+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience

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.

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, NY, New York - 159,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Security Engineer II, Stores Application Security is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $159k-$213k a year.
The role is based in US, NY, New York.
The job was posted on August 11, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Pay

This job starts at: $159k
Typical cybersecurity job: $161k

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