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Description

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Show. The Amazon Devices group delivers delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital or physical.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Product Manager - Tech to join our Device OS team. This senior-level position requires an expert in operating systems and multimedia capabilities with a proven track record of leading complex technical products. In this role, you will spearhead the strategy and execution of key initiatives that shape the future of Amazon's device operating systems, with a particular focus on multimedia features and capabilities.

A successful candidate will operate as both a strategic and tactical leader through their deep subject matter expertise in multimedia domains including:

• Video: encode/decode, video pipelines and frameworks

• Audio: focus, volume, A/V sync, etc.

• Camera or graphics frameworks

Working on an OS also means we seek a candidate who has proven experience with:

• SoC selection and OS bringup on SoC,

• Codec support and DRM implementation

• Strong knowledge of media players, ad-insertion, streaming formats, and supporting app developers

Key job responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering teams and customers to define a vision, prioritize features, author requirements, and clarify development for delivering multimedia features in the Device OS

• Lead the strategy and execution of key initiatives that shape the future of Amazon's device operating systems

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, set priorities, and deliver high-impact features and improvements

• Gather and analyze market research, user feedback, and data to inform product decisions

• Develop and maintain detailed product requirements documents and user stories

• Ensure successful implementation of product features by working closely with engineering teams throughout the development process

• Communicate product plans, milestones, and results to senior leadership and stakeholders

• Mentor and guide other product managers on the team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

• Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Engineers on product enhancements

• Experience in project management methodologies, business analysis, or process improvement

• Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279,900/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.