Description
Application deadline: Apr 2, 2026
We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our AI Red Team within Threat Operations. You will conduct sophisticated offensive security operations targeting AI systems, infrastructure, and emerging threats. This role is responsible for executing Red Team operations across our AI portfolio, performing security research on novel attack surfaces, and developing automated solutions to scale offensive security capabilities. You will work closely with security leadership, engineering teams, and researchers to validate security assumptions and drive meaningful improvements in our AI security posture.
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be a hands-on technical contributor with deep expertise in offensive security and growing knowledge of AI/ML systems. You'll execute complex security assessments, discover vulnerabilities in AI infrastructure and applications, and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations. This position requires someone who can work independently on sophisticated technical challenges while collaborating effectively across teams to drive security outcomes.
Key job responsibilities
Conducting Red Team operations targeting AI assets including training pipelines, inference systems, model architectures, and supporting infrastructure
Performing offensive security research focused on threats to AI systems, AI supply chain security, and AI-enabled threat actor tradecraft
Discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in AI infrastructure, applications, and supporting systems through hands-on security testing
Developing automated tools and solutions for threat emulation and scaling offensive security capabilities
Analyzing security findings and providing detailed technical recommendations to engineering teams for remediation
Collaborating with security engineers and research scientists to advance AI security research and translate findings into practical risk insights
Simulating sophisticated threat actor techniques to validate detection and response capabilities
Contributing to the development of security metrics and reporting frameworks that demonstrate program effectiveness
Supporting cross-organizational security initiatives to assess vulnerabilities introduced by growing reliance on AI
About the team
The Threat Operations team protects critical customer trust points through offensive security operations and emergent threat research. Our mission spans validating security across diverse technology landscapes, from AWS to satellite communications and autonomous systems to frontier AI models and advertising platforms. We simulate sophisticated threat actors, validate security assumptions, and identify novel risk patterns that drive meaningful security improvements. The team comprises security professionals with a cross-section of national security and private sector experience, providing a range of perspectives required for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought, creativity, and a strong Bias for Action and Earn Trust. We believe that there are no "perfect" security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process.
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.
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.
Training & 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.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience working in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
Minimum 5+ years of experience in offensive security testing, penetration testing, or security research
Hands-on experience with vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and lateral movement techniques
Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, and application security principles
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Go, or similar languages
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in offensive security or related security engineering roles
Experience with AI/ML security, including threats to AI systems, adversarial machine learning, or AI supply chain security
Track record of building security tools or automation that scales across organizations
Experience with Red Team operations, threat-based assessments, or security research programs
Deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies
Experience with distributed systems, training infrastructure, or inference optimization
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for diverse audiences
Contributions to security research community through publications, presentations, or open-source tools
Understanding of threat actor tradecraft and ability to emulate sophisticated attack techniques
Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive security improvements
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, , - 178,400.00 - 226,700.00 USD annually
