Sr. Manager, Software Development, Next-Gen Security Automation


Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience
About the Role
Join us in building the future of AI-powered security. As part of a strategic initiative to create next-generation Agentic security systems, you'll work at the intersection of AI and security. This is an opportunity to be part of a team launching innovative AI products from the ground up. You'll collaborate with world-class security, engineering, and science leaders while gaining exposure to state-of-the-art machine learning technology. The role offers high visibility with Amazon leadership and the chance to shape products that will transform how businesses secure their software.
We're seeking managers who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and aren't afraid to tackle seemingly impossible challenges. You'll build rock-solid, highly-secure software at world-class scale and work with some of the best security and engineering partners in the industry.
Agentic AI drives innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence, enabling us to transform security practices through AI solutions. We build and deliver the next generation of services that power the future of security, helping development teams harness the potential of AI to solve their most complex security challenges.
Join our dynamic team of AI/ML practitioners, applied scientists, software engineers, and security engineers who work backwards from customer needs to create technologies. If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI and security, we want to hear from you.
About the Team
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to identify projects that help our team members develop their engineering expertise so they feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
The team is comprised of security professionals with a cross section of national security and private sector experience, providing a range of perspectives required for creative problem solving. We value diversity of thought, creativity, and a strong Bias for Action and Earn Trust. We believe that there are no "perfect" security solutions and we develop and iterate using a continuous improvement process.
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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.
Experience
- 10+ years of engineering experience
- 5+ years of engineering team management experience
- 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
About You
You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are not afraid to tackle seemingly impossible challenges. You have a passion for building highly secure, scalable software and enjoy working with cross-functional teams including security, engineering, and science leaders. You value diversity of thought, creativity, and continuous improvement.
You are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives and ideas, and you are motivated to support career growth and mentorship within your team.
Qualifications
- Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications preferred
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing engineering teams
- Ability to work with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies is a plus

