Director, Brand Protection, POE (I/O)

Amazon
USA, WA, Seattle2026-02-12ONSITE

About the job

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.

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

Qualifications

Minimum

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

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