Sr. Software Development Manager, AI Security Tooling

We are seeking an exceptional Senior 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 stackfrom 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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 its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll 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 theres nothing we cant 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 partnering with product and program management teams
- Experience designing and developing large scale high-traffic applications

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 NY New York - 242100.00 - 327500.00 USD annually