Design Technology

As part of Amazon's Devices and Services Design Group (DDG), the Futures Design team is responsible for exploring and defining big, ambitious opportunities that could shape the future of consumer products and services. We operate with runway to invent and design category-defining experiences.Working closely with business and technology partners, we use research, design, and prototyping to guide early product development, bring clarity to engineering goals, and develop a user-centric point of view. This is where you come in.As a Senior Design Technologist, you'll be a key part of our small, agile Futures Design team. Leveraging your deep technical expertise and experience in world-class consumer software, you'll help unlock challenging scenarios and enhance our ability to deliver design at scale - across a range of innovative, multimodal devices. Your role will be all about proving, advancing, and evolving cutting-edge UX concepts through prototyping and hands-on product work. You'll work quickly, choosing the right technology for each task, to bring design ideas (interactions, visuals, sound, motion) to life. Your work will be instrumental in demonstrating and evaluating these concepts, serving as a crucial reference for our engineering partners.Equipped with a maker's mindset, you'll be asked to creatively overcome platform limitations, tinker with ideas, and think outside the box in code. You will be collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and other experts, you'll deliver quickly, iteratively, and with a keen eye for detail.Are you a passionate tinkerer who loves consumer electronics? A digital craftsperson excited to transform concepts into working code? Ready to make an impact on millions of customers? If so, we want to hear from you.Key job responsibilities- Build high-quality, functional prototypes that convey, prove, and advance the vision of future products- Collaborate with design leadership and key stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle- Work alongside designers, PMs, engineers, and other experts to drive concepts from idea to implementation- Advance design thinking by leveraging your platform expertise and supporting your team- Continuously evaluate and document new standards or patterns that emerge from your work- Thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment with minimal documentation and technical supportA day in the lifeAs a Senior Design Technologist working on the next generations of device user experiences, no two days are the same. You might start by reviewing a prototype showcasing a cutting-edge Alexa interaction, then dive into creative coding to enhance it with machine learning. After discussing technical feasibility with engineers, you shift to polishing visuals and motion for an executive review. Throughout, you problem-solve, push boundaries, and collaborate cross-functionally to invent the future of consumer electronics. It's a fast-paced, innovative environment where your deep technical skills and maker mindset are crucial to delivering transformative experiences for millions of customers.About the teamOur tight-knit team of design technologists brings a diverse range of expertise to the table. We work collaboratively across multiple product lines, including Echo Show, Fire Tablet, Fire TV, and future Alexa-powered devices. By staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, we are constantly exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what's possible. Whether it's integrating the latest machine learning capabilities or innovating on novel interaction models, our team thrives on the challenge of turning ambitious concepts into functional prototypes. We work closely with engineering to enable the best customer experiences, iterating on our designs based on user feedback and testing.- 6+ years of front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper experience- Experience collaborating with UX, Product, and technical partners- Experience developing visually polished, engaging, and highly fluid UX prototypes- Have coding samples in front end programming languages- Have an available online portfolio- Expertise in working creatively around constraints and navigating ambiguous projects- Experience leading the development of complex prototypes- Passion for building new products in a fast-paced, collaborative environment- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with UX, product, and non-technical teams- Adept at gracefully juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced setting- Experience with a broad range of technologies, including mobile devices, media devices, gaming consoles, smart TVs, hardware prototyping, and IoT- Excellent communication skills, including collecting requirements, describing features, and designing technical solutions- Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, CI/CD, testing, and operational excellence- Experience with machine learning (ML) tools and methods, including familiarity with common frameworks, understanding of core ML concepts, and the ability to prototype and integrate ML-powered features into interactive applications- Strong interest and proficiency in visual and motion designAmazon 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.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 you’re applying in isn’t 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 $138,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,900/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.

Amazon Advertising's Brand Innovation Lab is seeking a talented and passionate Senior Design Technologist to craft customer-obsessed digital experiences. Our team is dedicated to helping advertisers promote their brands on Amazon in innovative and creative ways.Applicants should possess a comprehensive understanding of the current and emerging trends in web technology, with a critical awareness of their implications on user-centered design. You should have strong communication skills and expertise in a wide range of technologies, including React/JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, XML/JSON, Adobe Creative Suite, WCAG AA/accessibility standards, and GenAI/LLMs. Experience with Figma and AWS is also required.You are customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and adept at working on highly technical teams while collaborating effectively with non-technical creative counterparts. You excel in improving team standards, writing thorough documentation, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy. You can translate business requirements into exceptional customer experiences by prioritizing the customer perspective and maintaining relentlessly high standards.Equally passionate about design and development, you possess strong front-end development skills, a creative problem-solving mindset, and a keen eye for world-class functional design. You will contribute disruptive ideas for conceptualizing, creating, and delivering branded shopping experiences for millions of customers worldwide. Your work will span across platforms such as desktop, mobile, Fire tablet, Fire TV, Alexa, Twitch, Amazon Live, and other Amazon properties.To apply, please include your online portfolio and examples of your processes to demonstrate your suitability for this role.Key job responsibilities- Own the end-to-end development process and deliverables from a design and technical perspective and deliver high quality, bug free code.- Provide design and technical leadership; work closely with business teams in development of campaign strategy, use cases, and technical requirements- Concept first-to-market innovations that utilize Amazon’s canvas alongside creative counterparts- Prototype new features and products, tackling ambiguous challenges that affect the global team.- Optimize internal processes and tooling for broader impact, strategically aligning initiatives to maximize revenue and influence- Present work to peers, product teams and Senior leadership- Provide leadership, mentor, and coaching to your immediate and extended team on the latest industry trends, tooling, and best practices in web development and design- Expand your influence by collaborating with partner teams, increasing productivity and effectiveness within the Brand Innovation Lab.A day in the lifeAmazon Brand Innovation Lab's Design Technology team works on custom development and prototyping with advertisers, 1p teams, and agencies. We focus on the conception, prototyping, and execution of branded custom experiences across the Amazon canvas. In agencies, such roles are often called Creative Technologists.You will split your time between execution and strategy. You will contribute to the definition of new ad products, pre-sales prototypes, and custom campaign executions, all while working directly with Art Directors, Copywriters, Creative Directors, Interactive Experience Designers, Product Managers, Producers and Account teams.You will lead the research, prototyping, and development of large, first-to-market digital experiences that set new standards for design and technical excellence. This role requires a blend of tactical expertise and strategic influence to amplify your impact across global teams and projects. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how brands are perceived and interacted with on Amazon’s many surfaces at a global scale.About the teamYou will work under the guidance of Brand Innovation Lab's Global Head of Design Technology and Experience Design, collaborating closely with other creatives (including art directors, copywriters, and fellow designers), design technologists, and program managers. Additionally, you will be responsible for communicating with both internal partners (including Sales, product, and engineering teams) and external stakeholders to deliver innovative results through all stages from concept development to final execution.- 4+ years of front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper experience- Have an available online portfolio- Have coding samples in front end programming languages- Experience developing visually polished, engaging, and highly fluid UX prototypes- Experience collaborating with UX, Product, and technical partners- Knowledge of databases and AWS database services: ElasticSearch, Redshift, DynamoDB- Experience with machine learning (ML) tools and methodsAmazon 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.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 you’re applying in isn’t 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 $138,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,900/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.