Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Software Development Manager to lead a team at the forefront of AI security and risk management. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of AI safety by building systems that audit, report on, and remediate AI-associated risks across our rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. You will manage a hybrid team of Applied Scientists and Software Development Engineers working on critical security challenges across the AI technology stack—from securing AI agents and their communication protocols to protecting model interfaces, user interactions, and the underlying AI models themselves. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone passionate about making AI systems safer, more reliable, and more trustworthy. Key job responsibilities Technical Leadership • Drive the development of systems that identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities across AI infrastructure and applications • Build automated tools and frameworks that detect risks and implement corrective measures at scale • Define security standards and engineering practices for AI systems throughout their lifecycle • Collaborate with security, compliance, and research teams to address evolving threats and challenges Team Management • Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing hybrid team of Applied Scientists and Software Development Engineers • Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI security domain • Conduct performance management, career development, and succession planning for team members • Balance research exploration with engineering execution to deliver both innovative solutions and production-ready systems Strategic Impact • Define and execute the technical roadmap for AI risk auditing and automated remediation capabilities. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners including AI platform teams, security organizations, and product groups. • Communicate complex technical concepts and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders. • Drive operational excellence through metrics, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI security systems. Innovation & Research • Stay current with the latest developments in AI security, adversarial AI, and emerging threat vectors. • Encourage experimentation and research into novel approaches for detecting and mitigating AI risks. • Publish findings and contribute to the broader AI security community when appropriate. 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. 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. - 10+ years of engineering experience - 5+ years of engineering team management experience - 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience - Experience partnering with product or program management teams - Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment - Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy - Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers 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 amazon.jobs 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 amazon.jobs . USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

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Key job responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Drive the development of systems that identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities across AI infrastructure and applications
Build automated tools and frameworks that detect risks and implement corrective measures at scale
Define security standards and engineering practices for AI systems throughout their lifecycle
Collaborate with security, compliance, and research teams to address evolving threats and challenges
Team Management
Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing hybrid team of Applied Scientists and Software Development Engineers
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI security domain
Conduct performance management, career development, and succession planning for team members
Balance research exploration with engineering execution to deliver both innovative solutions and production-ready systems
Strategic Impact
Define and execute the technical roadmap for AI risk auditing and automated remediation capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including AI platform teams, security organizations, and product groups.
Communicate complex technical concepts and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Drive operational excellence through metrics, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI security systems.
Innovation & Research
Stay current with the latest developments in AI security, adversarial AI, and emerging threat vectors.
Encourage experimentation and research into novel approaches for detecting and mitigating AI risks.
Publish findings and contribute to the broader AI security community when appropriate.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Why Amazon Security?
Inclusive Team Culture

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