August 7, 2025

Principal TPM, Costs, Amazon DSP

Senior • On-site

$159,300 - $275,300/yr

Seattle, WA , +2

DESCRIPTION

We're seeking an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager to lead critical infrastructure optimization initiatives for Amazon's Demand-Side Platform (DSP). This role will drive strategic technical programs to optimize infrastructure costs and operational efficiency while ensuring platform reliability, scalability, and performance. This role will be responsible for programs that directly impact Amazon Ads' operating costs and efficiency.

Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead large-scale technical programs focused on DSP infrastructure cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and architectural evolution
• Partner with engineering teams to identify, analyze, and implement cost-saving opportunities across compute, storage, and networking resources
• Develop and maintain infrastructure cost models, forecasts, and optimization roadmaps
• Drive technical decision-making processes and establish governance frameworks for infrastructure spending
• Create and implement metrics and dashboards to track infrastructure utilization, costs, and optimization efforts
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to define technical requirements, dependencies, and delivery timelines
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders across Engineering, Finance, and Product teams
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve operational excellence and cost efficiency
• Mentor other TPMs and establish best practices for infrastructure cost management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience managing complex costs for distributed systems running in cloud environments

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in the cozy confines of his Seattle garage, Amazon.com, Inc. quickly evolved from a humble online bookstore to a colossal e-commerce powerhouse. Today, it offers an extensive range of products from DVDs and electronics to furniture and groceries. With a global footprint that spans continents—from Canada and the UK to Japan and Brazil—Amazon's presence is truly international. The company has not only diversified into various domains, including acquiring Twitch in 2014 and venturing into the film industry in 2015, but also introduced initiatives like the brand registry program to safeguard intellectual property. Despite the hurdles of labor relations and competitive practices, Amazon remains a dominant force in the global e-commerce landscape.