Principal UX Designer, Device Software and Services

Shape the future of Amazons device offerings by leading UX design strategy across our most complex cross-platform experiences. As a Principal UX Designer youll drive design excellence for next-generation services that power millions of Amazon devices worldwide - from Echo and Alexa to Fire TV Kindle and emerging connected devices.

Youll be the design leader defining frameworks and methodologies that scale across multiple product lines working directly with Director leadership to set design vision and strategy. This role offers the opportunity to influence architecture decisions lead cross-organizational design initiatives and mentor senior designers while solving significantly complex problems where product strategy may be undefined.

• Lead design strategy for horizontally-scaled services supporting all Amazon device product lines
• Drive cross-org alignment on design systems patterns and standards that impact millions of customers
• Partner with senior leadership to map business goals to design investments and outcomes
• Mentor and develop design talent across the organization while setting the bar for design excellence
• Influence technical architecture and organizational changes to enable breakthrough customer experiences

Key job responsibilities

Strategic Design Leadership :

Cross-Organizational Influence :

Design Excellence & Innovation :

Talent Development & Community Building :

A day in the life

As a Principal UX Designer in Device Software and Services youll solve complex design challenges impacting both internal teams and end users of Amazon devices.

Stakeholders & Customers : Youll partner with Engineering Directors Product leaders and senior engineers across Amazons device organization. Your work will serve both internal teams who develop and manage devices and ultimately the millions of customers who use Amazon devices in their homes.

Problems Youll Solve : Youll unify fragmented console experiences create scalable design systems across diverse tools and simplify complex workflows for teams managing multiple device types. Youll help visualize large datasets design intuitive interfaces for technical processes and establish design standards that elevate experiences across the organization.

Your strategic influence will extend beyond individual projects as you mentor other designers and advocate for user-centered approaches in highly technical environments ultimately shaping how Amazon builds devices that delight customers worldwide.

About the team

Our Device Software and Services (DS2) team is at the forefront of innovation developing the software and services that power a wide range of Amazon smart products and digital experiences. As part of DS2 youll join a group of customer-obsessed innovators solving complex technical problems across web services mobile and embedded systems.

We provide infrastructure-level software services programs and operational support for all Amazon device product lines. Our work spans analytics platforms device management tools quality assurance systems and connected device experiences that enable the development and optimization of Amazon devices used by millions of customers worldwide.

Our design team works across these diverse areas to create intuitive scalable experiences that make complex technical systems accessible and efficient. Were a growing team passionate about solving challenging problems through thoughtful design and we value collaboration customer obsession and continuous innovation in an environment focused on invention.

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country / region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147600 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $244000 / 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

CSS,InVision,Balsamiq,HTML5,Information Architecture,Ux,Usability,Wireframing,UI,Axure,Responsive Web Design,Sketch

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 147600 - 244000