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Are you passionate about radio frequency technology and building high-performing teams. Amazon Security Technical Operations is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead our Radio Engineering team. In this role, you will drive the strategy, development, and operational excellence of Amazon's radio infrastructure-spanning RF systems, cellular networks, and satellite communications-to support the safety and security of Amazon's global operations.
As a people manager, you will lead a team of technical professionals, foster a culture of innovation and ownership, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver mission-critical radio programs at scale

You will own the end-to-end delivery of radio infrastructure programs supporting Amazon's security ecosystem. You will set the technical vision for your team, define program roadmaps, manage complex cross-organizational dependencies, and ensure operational readiness of RF, cellular, and satellite solutions deployed across Amazon's global footprint.
Key job responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical program managers and engineers
Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and drive career growth for direct reports
Foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture rooted in Amazon's Leadership Principles
Program Strategy & Execution:
Define and execute the multi-year roadmap for radio infrastructure programs
Drive end-to-end program delivery from concept through deployment and steady-state operations
Manage complex schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent programs
Identify and mitigate risks proactively; escalate blockers with clear recommendations
Technical Oversight:
Provide technical direction for RF, cellular, and satellite infrastructure design and deployment
Evaluate emerging radio technologies and make build/buy/partner recommendations
Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements
Drive standardization and best practices across radio engineering programs
Stakeholder Management:
Communicate program status, trade-offs, and decisions to senior leadership (Director/VP level)
Build strong relationships across Amazon teams to align priorities and remove barriers
Operational Excellence:
Establish metrics and mechanisms to monitor radio infrastructure health and performance
Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process refinement
Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and relevant spectrum licensing requirements
About the team
The Amazon Radio Engineering team is a specialized group within Amazon Integrated Security responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining radio infrastructure that supports the safety and security of Amazon's global operations. Our work spans radio frequency systems, cellular network solutions, and satellite communications-enabling critical capabilities across Amazon's physical security ecosystem.
We are a team of builders who thrive at the intersection of hardware, software, and RF engineering

We operate with a startup mentality backed by Amazon's scale, and we are passionate about solving complex technical challenges that keep Amazon's people, assets, and operations safe.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
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 Amazon's 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.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it's 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 & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
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, there's nothing we can't achieve.