Applied Scientist II, AWS Security

At Amazon, Security is a top priority. Are you interested in shaping the future of security for AWS, our customers, and the broader open source community? Do you want to be part of building something with Basic qualifications: - 3+ years of building models for business application experience - PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of CS, CE, ML or related field experience - Experience in patents or publications at top-tier peer-reviewed conferences or journals - Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language - Experience in any of the following areas: algorithms and data structures, parsing, numerical optimization, data mining, parallel and distributed computing, high-performance computing - Experience contributing to open source projects (e.g., submitting pull requests, reviewing code, filing or triaging issues) and driving features or fixes upstream into third-party open source projects used in production systems. Preferred: - Experience using Unix/Linux - Experience in professional software development - Experience maintaining or co-maintaining an open source repository, including issue handling, release management, and community moderation. - Experience with open source security practices such as vulnerability disclosure, dependency auditing, or the use of AI to analyze and remediate vulnerabilities. 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, VA, Herndon - 142,800.00 - 193,200.00 USD annually