Amazon seeks an exceptional Director of Brand Protection to lead Amazon’s portfolio of automated intellectual property protection solutions, brand identity verification, and brand-facing tools that enable brands to discover and report IP infringements through multiple channels (including Report a Violation (RaV), Project Zero’s Self-Service Counterfeit Removal Tool (SSCRT), and Public Notice Form (PNF)). This role is a critical technical and business leadership role responsible for protecting the intellectual property rights of millions of brands across Amazon's stores. This position demands strong business acumen to drive high-stakes decisions across multiple global and regional business, technical, and operations organizations, combined with exceptional technical depth in software development and architecture.

Key job responsibilities
• Lead the architectural transformation and modernization of Brand Protection's foundational systems, including consolidating detection pipelines, modernizing data telemetry systems, and scaling GenAI capabilities
• Drive technical strategy across multiple engineering teams while making architectural decisions with long-term implications
• Own the development and scaling of sophisticated ML/AI systems, including LLMs and automated enforcement solutions
• Architect and deliver solutions that can process billions of ASIN evaluations monthly while reducing operational costs
• Drive high-judgment decisions on brand protection strategies and priorities with significant business and reputational impact
• Synthesize and contextualize complex business models and considerations across Brands, Amazon, and sellers
• Serve as a subject matter expert in external engagements with industry leaders and brand associations
• Balance multiple stakeholder interests while driving technical innovation and operational excellence

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of making high-stakes business decisions with material impact
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across senior stakeholders
• 10+ years of software development leadership experience, including managing enterprise-scale services and systems.
• Technical experience with modern ML/AI architectures, data infrastructure, and scalable systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience leading technical transformation of legacy systems at scale
• Track record of building and scaling GenAI/LLM solutions
• Experience in IP protection, trust and safety, or risk management


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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 - 237,500.00 - 321,300.00 USD annually