Sr. Principal Industrial Designer, PRG, Personal Robotics Group

Lead industrial design strategy for Amazons Personal Robotics Group shaping the future of human-robot hardware experiences. Drive design excellence at the intersection of AI and physical robotics creating next-generation products that seamlessly integrate intelligent systems with embodied agents. Partnering directly with Director leadership youll set new vision and standards for how people connect with robotic technology in their daily lives.

Key job responsibilities
Drive design excellence from concept to launch working within a multi-disciplinary team of UX researchers designers product managers engineers and scientists to develop product experiences and functional prototypes
Establish design frameworks and lead design reviews that incorporate market analysis customer feedback and human-robot interaction insights to ensure cohesive experiences across physical and digital touchpoints
Create designs using 2D 3D and AI tools that balance safety product appeal functionality and manufacturability while influencing architecture decisions to optimize physical design within technical constraints
Oversee design and fabrication of compelling prototypes for executive review collaborating with hardware and software teams to push boundaries and achieve world-class design
Partner with external agencies and vendors by writing design briefs guiding efforts and managing deliverables that meet quality standards timelines and budgets


A day in the life
As a Principal Industrial Designer in AI and Robotics youll work at the frontier of human-robot interaction collaborating with Design and Engineering Leaders AI and machine learning teams and Product leaders across Amazons robotics organization. Youll operate in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where you balance hands-on design work with strategic leadership bridging the gap between cutting-edge technical capabilities and user-centered design principles. This role offers the opportunity to mentor other designers and advocate for design excellence in an emerging field working on products that will serve millions of customers.

About the team
The Personal Robotics Group is pioneering intelligent robotic products that deliver meaningful customer experiences. Were the team behind Amazon Astro and were building the next generation of robotic systems that will redefine how customers interact with technology. Our work spans the full spectrum from advanced hardware design to sophisticated software and control systems combining mechanical innovation software engineering dynamic systems modeling and intelligent algorithms to create robots that are not just functional but delightful. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of personal robotics working with world-class teams pushing the boundaries of whats possible in robotic manipulation locomotion and human-robot interaction.
Join us if youre passionate about creating the future of personal robotics solving complex challenges at the intersection of hardware and software and seeing your innovations deliver transformative customer experiences.


15 years of consumer industrial design experience developing and shipping innovative products
Accomplished design portfolio demonstrating contemporary design sensibility and proficiency with 2D 3D motion design and AI tools
Experience designing advanced electro-mechanical and sensor technologies for robotics with significant user interaction
Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes for small batch to high volume production
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills including ability to communicate design concepts clearly to leadership
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple organizations and drive alignment
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment on ambiguous and challenging projects
Bachelors degree in Industrial Design Mechanical Engineering or related field OR 13 years of equivalent professional design experience


3 years designing AI-powered robotics and human interaction with mechatronic systems
Experience with motion design animation or designing for physical movement
Experience leading and mentoring designers
Strong network of external resources for research design and fabrication capability
Experience working with OEMs in sourced development or co-development of parts and subassemblies
Experience defining design systems or pattern libraries spanning physical and digital experiences
Experience using data and research to inform design decisions
Masters degree in Industrial Design Mechanical Engineering Robotics or related field


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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Francisco - 276100.00 - 350000.00 USD annually