Software Development Manager, AGI/AI Security

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a hybrid team of Applied Scientists and Software Development Engineers focused on AI security and risk management. The role involves building systems that audit, report on, and remediate AI-associated risks across our AI ecosystem.

You will drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and partner with security, compliance, and research teams to address threats.

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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Stay current with 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

Skills

Engineering

Team management

Consumer software

Partner with PM

Agile leadership

Job description

Software Development Manager, AGI/AI Security

Job ID: 10566619 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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.

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 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.