Amazon

Principal Technical Program Manager, Sequence Models (project Sequoia)

Amazon • $194K — $263K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience with engineering teams
  • 7+ years in technical product or program management
  • 5+ years in software development
  • Experience in system architecture and design
  • Proven track record in managing cross-functional programs
  • Experience driving technical strategy and roadmaps

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end management of complex technical programs
  • Drive alignment of technical strategy across teams
  • Lead cross-functional teams through technical challenges
  • Establish governance and reporting for senior stakeholders
  • Identify and mitigate risks in large-scale systems
  • Influence architecture decisions with engineering leaders
  • Foster relationships with senior stakeholders across various organizations
  • Drive process improvements and operational excellence

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • Basic Life & AD&D insurance with supplemental options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
As a Principal Technical Program Manager on the team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving program execution on this highly ambiguous, highly impactful initiative across Amazon. You will work across Product, Science, and Engineering to drive this initiative spanning SVP/CEO organizations. You will own the planning, execution, and delivery of this large-scale technical program that spans multiple teams, product organizations, and business stakeholders. You'll work at the intersection of Ads, Stores and Media technology, machine learning, and distributed systems to solve ambiguous problems that shape the future of the company.

Key job responsibilities

- Own end-to-end program management for strategic technology initiatives spanning multiple teams and organizations

- Drive technical strategy and roadmap alignment across engineering, product, science, and business teams

- Lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges

- Establish program governance, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to ensure visibility and accountability at the SVP and CEO level

- Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks across large-scale distributed systems serving billions of requests daily

- Partner with engineering leaders to influence architecture decisions and ensure scalability, reliability, and performance

- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across Amazon Ads, Stores, AWS, Media and Stores organizations

- Drive operational excellence through process improvements, automation, and best practices

- Mentor and develop other TPMs across the organization

- Represent this technical program in executive-level reviews and planning sessions

A day in the life

You will solve real-world problems by getting and analyzing large amounts of data, generate business insights and opportunities, design simulations and experiments, and develop statistical and ML models. The team is driven by business needs, which requires collaboration with other Scientists, Engineers, and Product Managers across the advertising organization. You will prepare written and verbal presentations to share insights to audiences of varying levels of technical sophistication.

Team video https://advertising.amazon.com/help/G4LNN5YWHP6SM9TJ

About the team

We are a team of scientists across Applied, Research, Data Science and Economist disciplines. You will work with colleagues with deep expertise in ML, NLP, CV, Gen AI, and Causal Inference with a diverse range of backgrounds. We partner closely with top-notch engineers, product managers, sales leaders, and other scientists with expertise in the ads industry to build scalable modeling and software solutions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience

- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience

- 5+ years of software development experience

- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems

- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience

- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules

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, CA, Palo Alto - 203,500.00 - 275,300.00 USD annually

USA, CA, San Francisco - 203,500.00 - 275,300.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 194,700.00 - 263,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 177,000.00 - 239,400.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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