Sr Manager, Software Development, AWS GenAI Security at Amazon SZ South 3 GmbH

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

342300.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Cloud Security, Team Management, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Technical Skills, Risk-Based Prioritization, AWS Services, Security Standards, Troubleshooting, High Performance Team, Strategic Planning, Innovative Solutions, Customer Security Expectations

Industry

Software Development

Description

Cloud security is our highest priority at AWS. As an AWS customer, you benefit from an environment built to meet the requirements of the most security-sensitive organizations. As an AWS Security team member, you will help secure that environment for our customers while working on next generation security products for a variety of platforms and technologies, all operating at massive scale. We are looking for an experienced Software Development leader to join the AWS Security team. As a Software leader, you will own building and managing a team of security and software engineers and leaders, fostering a strong team culture. You and your team will be responsible for building tools to assist with reviewing and testing our new services before release, partnering closely with our development teams to produce innovative and secure solutions. We're looking for a leader that's highly passionate about the potential of cloud computing and building a high performing security team. Ideally you have a track record of delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. You should know how to prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly, and understand how to drive a high level of focus and excellence with a strong team. AWS in general, and AppSec in particular, operates at very large scale and demands high standards, so a passion and discipline around security and delivery is critical. A high level of ownership and accountability is essential. A Software Leader must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Leaders in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the AWS Security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. A successful candidate will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks. Key job responsibilities -Building Strategic Plans for Software Development -Ensure a High Security Bar at Scale -Deliver Software Solutions on a large scale -Lead a high performing software and security team to deliver with speed, scale, and efficiency A day in the life We are a specialized security team focused on protecting AWS's Generative AI services. Our role combines application security and penetration testing expertise to establish and maintain security standards across all AWS GenAI offerings. We integrate directly with service teams during development, ensuring security is built into every step of their planning and implementation. Our collaboration helps AWS deliver innovative GenAI services that are secure by design. About the team 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 and 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: - 7+ years of experience leading, managing & developing high performance software teams - 12+ years of progressive experience within a software team or similar operating environment - BA/BS in computer science, information security, related discipline, or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with reviewing threat models and architectures for distributed systems. - Experience with AWS AI/Gen AI services (Bedrock, Amazon Q Business, Amazon Q Developer, SageMaker etc.) and their security properties - Experience with defining security tenants for the solutions based on customer security expectations. - Strong information security risk-based prioritization abilities 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 [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 $198,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $342,300/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 [https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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Responsibilities

The role involves building and managing a team of security and software engineers to develop tools for reviewing and testing new services. The leader will ensure high security standards are maintained while delivering software solutions at scale.