Director, Brand Protection, POE (IO)

Amazon seeks an exceptional Director of Brand Protection to lead Amazons 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 Zeros 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 Amazons 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 Protections 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


Bachelors 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


Masters 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 WA Seattle - 237500.00 - 321300.00 USD annually