Principal Product Manager Tech - Device OS, Amazon Core Device Software
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 ROLEWe 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 frameworksWorking 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 developersKey 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 teamBASIC 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 ...