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 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience partnering with product and program management teams
- Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications
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, NY, New York - 242,100.00 - 327,500.00 USD annually
