Application Security Engineer, Proactive Security

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Mental health support

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Childcare support

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Verification

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Salary

$136K-$184K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Role

Role function

Security From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Application Security Engineer, Proactive Security Seattle, Washington, USA The Application Security (AppSec) Security Engineer is responsible for conducting security assessments and reviews of applications and services to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to security standards. This role works under the guidance of senior engineers to evaluate system designs, perform threat modeling, and validate that services meet the organization's security bar before launch. Key job responsibilities Security Reviews: Conduct security design reviews for new and existing services, evaluating architecture documents, threat models, and system designs for potential security risks Threat Modeling: Perform threat modeling exercises to identify attack vectors, security weaknesses, and areas of concern in application architectures Penetration Testing: Execute or coordinate penetration testing activities to validate security controls and identify exploitable vulnerabilities Finding Management: Document, track, and communicate security findings to service teams, providing clear remediation guidance and verifying fixes Security Guidance: Provide security consultation to development teams on secure coding practices, authentication/authorization mechanisms, cryptographic implementations, and data protection strategies Escalation Support: Identify and escalate high-severity security issues through appropriate channels, ensuring timely remediation aligned with launch timelines Documentation: Maintain clear and thorough documentation of review outcomes, security decisions, and risk assessments Tool Utilization: Leverage automated security scanning tools and internal security platforms to support review activities and improve efficiency 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

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