Director, Brand Protection, POE (I/O)

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director