Sr. Technical Program Manager, Bug Bounty
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Bug Bounty
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05-06-2025
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Amazons Bug Bounty team is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to help us secure the services and applications that Amazon customers rely on every day. In this role youll drive complex cross-functional programs that improve how we identify triage and resolve externally reported security vulnerabilities. Youll work across engineering security and business teams to improve processes remove roadblocks and ensure researchers have the access and support they need to help raise our security bar.
Youll partner with internal teams to close vulnerabilities quickly and effectively and youll help shape the future of how Amazon engages with the global security research community. This is a fast-paced high-impact role that requires strong ownership sound judgment and the ability to dive deep into technical problems while keeping stakeholders aligned.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead cross-team technical programs that improve how Amazon responds to externally reported vulnerabilities
- Define and scale internal processes for vulnerability intake triage and resolution
- Build durable solutions that reduce repeat issues through automation better tooling and improved service team accountability
- Collaborate with partner teams to improve test account support and ensure researchers have the access they need to test securely and effectively
- Communicate clearly and regularly with senior leaders engineering teams and external researchers
- Own the long-term roadmap for specific areas of the Bug Bounty program and influence the broader team strategy
A day in the life
You will spend most days working with engineers builder teams and partner teams to improve how we handle bug bounty findings. You might be mapping out a plan to fix a broken process coordinating across teams to roll out new tools or identifying where we need better support for internal owners. Some days will focus on clearing blockers and aligning stakeholders. Others will focus on building the right systems to scale the program as Amazon grows.
About the team
The Bug Bounty team helps protect Amazon and its customers by working with external security researchers who report vulnerabilities in our public-facing services. We partner with security engineers and builder teams across the company to investigate findings improve our response processes and build systems that scale. Our mission is to raise the security bar across Amazon by learning from every bug. We value clear thinking sound judgment and strong ownership and we work every day to make Amazon more secure for customers around the world.
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 Amazons 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- 6 years of technical product or program management experience
- 5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Knowledge of system design with the expertise to drive technical decisions anticipate technical risks and influence tech teams to make design changes when required
- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- 3 years of software development experience
- Experience with bug bounty programs vulnerability disclosure or working with external security researchers
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $133900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231400/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Youll partner with internal teams to close vulnerabilities quickly and effectively and youll help shape the future of how Amazon engages with the global security research community. This is a fast-paced high-impact role that requires strong ownership sound judgment and the ability to dive deep into technical problems while keeping stakeholders aligned.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead cross-team technical programs that improve how Amazon responds to externally reported vulnerabilities
- Define and scale internal processes for vulnerability intake triage and resolution
- Build durable solutions that reduce repeat issues through automation better tooling and improved service team accountability
- Collaborate with partner teams to improve test account support and ensure researchers have the access they need to test securely and effectively
- Communicate clearly and regularly with senior leaders engineering teams and external researchers
- Own the long-term roadmap for specific areas of the Bug Bounty program and influence the broader team strategy
A day in the life
You will spend most days working with engineers builder teams and partner teams to improve how we handle bug bounty findings. You might be mapping out a plan to fix a broken process coordinating across teams to roll out new tools or identifying where we need better support for internal owners. Some days will focus on clearing blockers and aligning stakeholders. Others will focus on building the right systems to scale the program as Amazon grows.
About the team
The Bug Bounty team helps protect Amazon and its customers by working with external security researchers who report vulnerabilities in our public-facing services. We partner with security engineers and builder teams across the company to investigate findings improve our response processes and build systems that scale. Our mission is to raise the security bar across Amazon by learning from every bug. We value clear thinking sound judgment and strong ownership and we work every day to make Amazon more secure for customers around the world.
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 Amazons 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- 6 years of technical product or program management experience
- 5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Knowledge of system design with the expertise to drive technical decisions anticipate technical risks and influence tech teams to make design changes when required
- 5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- 3 years of software development experience
- Experience with bug bounty programs vulnerability disclosure or working with external security researchers
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $133900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231400/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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