Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers highprofile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon Inc. originally creating the bestselling 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 seniorlevel 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 of key initiatives that shape the future of Amazons 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 adinsertion 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 of key initiatives that shape the future of Amazons device operating systems
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to identify opportunities set priorities and deliver highimpact 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
Bachelors 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
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
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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 Companys 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 $161900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.