Data Engineer, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Data Engineer, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

o:  | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

The AWS Compliance & Security Assurance team is responsible for scaling AWS's ability to exceed the security and compliance expectations of our regulators, auditors, and customers globally.

As a Data Engineer, you will design and deliver scalable data products that power AWS Security initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that provides startup-like autonomy — you will own data domains end-to-end, from architecture through productionization and lifecycle management.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of data engineering experience and demonstrate expertise in developing and managing data solutions  should excel at translating complex data into meaningful insights through cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders, analysts, and fellow engineers. You will be an integral part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Design and own scalable data architecture and pipelines using native AWS technologies (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda) to support BI solutions and customer analytics needs at scale.
• Build and deploy high‑impact data products that transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Business Intelligence Engineers and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data engineering solutions.
• Partner with Software Engineering teams to distill large, complicated datasets into digestible analytical insights.
• Insist on the highest standards by recognizing and adopting best practices in data engineering (e.g., data lineage, data integrity, data quality, pipeline observability).
• Actively participate in code reviews and design discussions to identify simplification opportunities and propose scalable solutions.

• 3+ years of data engineering experience.
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing and building ETL pipelines.
• 2+ years experience with AWS technologies such as Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, Lambda, IAM etc.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python or Type Script.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Hands‑on experience leveraging AI tools and techniques (e.g., generative AI, LLMs, AI‑powered development assistants) to accelerate data product delivery, automate data engineering workflows, and enhance code quality and productivity.
• Advanced SQL skills with expertise in query performance tuning.
• Experience with non‑relational databases/data stores (object storage, document or key‑value stores).
• Experience with data pipeline observability, monitoring, and alerting.
• Experience mentoring other engineers on best data engineering practices.
• Experience managing infrastructure as code (e.g., AWS CDK).
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including CI/CD, testing, source control, and operational excellence.

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.

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.

Training & Career Growth:
We are continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s best employer.

Work/Life Balance:
We value work‑life harmony.

USA, WA, Seattle

The base salary range for this position is  –  USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments,…