Head of Product @ Amazon Devices

I love turning advanced technologies into magical products. Most of my work is in spatial computing, mixed reality (AR/VR), projection, smart home, and generative AI / LLMs. I’m currently working on something new at Amazon Devices as the Head of Product. I co-founded Lightform, a VC backed startup making projection mapping easy with computer vision. I have a PhD in Computer Science from UIUC, at the intersection of computer vision & HCI. Before graduating, I was a serial research intern at Walt Disney Imagineering on AR/VR and Microsoft Research inventing IllumiRoom and RoomAlive

Head of Product @ Amazon Devices

I love turning advanced technologies into magical products. Most of my work is in spatial computing, mixed reality (AR/VR), projection, smart home, and generative AI / LLMs. I’m currently working on something new at Amazon Devices as the Head of Product. I co-founded Lightform, a VC backed startup making projection mapping easy with computer vision. I have a PhD in Computer Science from UIUC, at the intersection of computer vision & HCI. Before graduating, I was a serial research intern at Walt Disney Imagineering on AR/VR and Microsoft Research inventing IllumiRoom and RoomAlive

Are you a visionary Product Manager who wants to define the future of ambient and spatial computing?

I’m hiring for a Sr Product Manager – Software within Amazon Devices Lab126. You will own the definition and development of apps & software services for a new, innovative device. This role is within a team whose charter is to invent & bring to market transformational consumer products using advanced technologies.

Amazon Devices (Lab126) began with the Kindle e-reader, and now invents & develops products like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Echo smart speakers, Echo Show smart displays, Echo Frames smart audio glasses, and the Amazon Astro robot. We’re at the forefront of ambient computing, a new paradigm where technology is always present, interaction is intuitive, and it disappears when not in use. If you are excited about inventing the future of spatial computing and shipping your ideas to millions worldwide, we’d love to meet you.

📍 Locations: San Francisco, CA | Sunnyvale, CA | Bellevue, WA | Seattle, WA

If you are interested, please contact me directly via https://jnzer.com/work-with-me/

Full Job Description

We’re seeking an inventive and collaborative Sr. Product Manager-Tech to join our New Products team within Amazon Devices Lab126. You will own the definition and development of apps & software services for a new, innovative device. This role is within a team whose charter is to invent & bring to market transformational consumer products using advanced technologies.

Amazon Devices (Lab126) began with the Kindle e-reader, and now invents & develops products like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Echo smart speakers, Echo Show smart displays, Echo Frames smart audio glasses, and the Amazon Astro robot. We’re at the forefront of ambient computing, a new paradigm where technology is always present, interaction is intuitive, and it disappears when not in use. If you are excited about inventing the future of spatial computing and shipping your ideas to millions worldwide, we’d love to meet you.

Key job responsibilities

  • Own key aspects of the strategy, definition, and execution of the apps, software, and services for a new device. Own the roadmap & prioritization for your domain, developing a long term strategy.
  • Own the presentation of your strategy & decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
  • Work within an integrated product management & design team and side-by-side with hardware and software engineering teams to turn user stories into detailed product requirements, mockups, and prototypes.
  • Become a domain expert through daily use of prototypes, competitive, and complementary products to develop a deep product intuition.
  • Collaborate on quantitative & qualitative user research programs to drive early product decisions and go-to-market strategy. Regularly talk with customers. Organize and prioritize product insights across internal & external channels.
  • Research and understand the capabilities and limitations of advanced sensing, display, and generative AI technologies and their impact on the user experience.
  • Collaborate with teams across the entire Amazon Devices & Services organization to bring cross functional features to life.
  • Use design reviews & critique to drive continuous improvement towards a minimal, polished, and delightful user experience.
  • Own the instrumentation, metrics, & analytics for your product area.
  • Collaborate with software engineering and quality teams to deliver consistently reliable releases.

Basic qualifications

  • 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
  • Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
  • Experience with end to end product delivery
  • Experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with advanced technology products (spatial computing/XR, gaming, LLMs/Gen AI)

About the team
We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You will work embedded in a talented team of product managers, UX designers, UX researchers, and design technologists. Our team’s primary office is in San Francisco, with satellite offices in Seattle, Bellevue, and Sunnyvale. We work three days a week in the office.

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. Pursuant to the San Francisco 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 $121,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/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.

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Check out the full job description and apply today to ship your ideas to millions worldwide!

Links: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2387536/design-technologist-devices-new-products

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My team at Amazon Devices (Lab126) is now hiring for a Sr UX Researcher to help invent the future of computing.

Our San Francisco based team is growing rapidly, and this role will own the UX research roadmap across a variety of mixed methods efforts to inform the design of a new device.

If you are interested, plz message me directly via: https://brettjonesr.com/work-with-me/