We are seeking a Senior Manager, Applied Science to join our AI Security organization and lead a team of applied scientists with a broad range of AI expertise from Machine Learning, Generative AI (GenAI), to Automated Reasoning. You team is responsible for researching, modeling, designing, and implementing state-of-the-art AI technologies, to help build security tooling and paved path solutions that ensure GenAI based experiences delivered by Amazon uphold our high security standards and to develop foundational services that make security mechanisms more effective and efficient. You will collaborate with security engineers, software engineers, as well as internal partners and external researchers to develop innovative technologies to solve some of our hardest security problems, and build paved path solutions that support builder teams across Amazon throughout their software development journey, enabling Amazon businesses to accelerate the use of AI to enhance our user experiences and delight our customers.


Key job responsibilities
* Manage and grow the AI Security Applied Science Team with a broad range of AI expertise from Machine Learning, Generative AI, to Automated Reasoning
* Define science strategy and roadmap, and drive effective execution
* Research and develop accurate and scalable methods to solve our hardest AI security problems
* Partner with software engineers and security engineers to drive modeling and technical design for complex problems, and build security tooling and paved path solutions that support builder teams throughout their software development journey
* Collaborate with internal partners and external researchers to develop innovative approaches

About the team
The mission of the AI Security organization is to ensure Generative AI experiences delivered by Amazon to our customers uphold our high security standards and to harness AI to strengthen Amazon’s security posture more efficiently and effectively.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

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.

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* PhD or MS degree in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics or related quantitative experience of applied research.
* 3+ years of experience researching & developing algorithms or building AI models to meet large scale business needs
* 5+ years of experience managing applied science teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience translating business needs into technical requirements
* Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
* Strong problem-solving ability and the ability to work in ambiguous and constantly evolving environment
* Experience with Machine Learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Spark MLlib, MXNet, etc.
* Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
* Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $196,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $340,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.