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Principal Technical Program Manager, Alexa Smart…
- Amazon (Seattle, WA)
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Description
• REVOLUTIONIZE THE FUTURE OF SMART HOMES
Imagine being at the forefront of technology that's transforming millions of homes into intelligent, responsive environments. We're not just building products – we're creating magic that makes people say "wow" every single day. When every millisecond counts, your expertise will help deliver responses faster than a blink of an eye.
• YOUR MISSION (SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT)
Step into a role where your ideas will literally shape how the world interacts with technology. You'll be the architect behind experiences that feel instantaneous – where voice commands translate to action at lightning speed. Every millisecond you shave off response times adds up to millions of moments of delight for our users worldwide.
• SPEED MATTERS
We're obsessed with speed. When users speak, they expect instant magic. You'll be at the heart of our mission to crush latency:
* Set and drive low-latency goals across our global infrastructure
* Optimize every layer of our stack, from cloud to device
* Pioneer new approaches to predictive processing and edge computing
* Make "real-time" even faster
• DAILY ADVENTURES
No two days are the same in this dynamic role. One moment you're cracking complex technical puzzles that would make Einstein scratch his head, the next you're collaborating with brilliant minds to pioneer the next breakthrough in voice technology. You'll be the force that transforms bold ideas into reality, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in smart home innovation.
• JOIN OUR DREAM TEAM
Be part of an elite squad of tech enthusiasts who eat, sleep, and breathe innovation. We're the rebels of the smart home world, challenging conventions and turning "impossible" into "done." Our team doesn't just follow trends – we set them, especially when it comes to speed and responsiveness.
• YOUR IMPACT WILL INCLUDE:
* Orchestrating game-changing programs that redefine how humans and technology interact
* Engineering ultra-low latency solutions that make our systems feel instantaneous
* Forging partnerships across teams to build something bigger than ourselves
* Leading the charge in performance optimization that makes our systems lightning-fast
* Creating communication strategies that turn vision into reality
* Developing innovative approaches to reduce network latency and processing time
If you live for the thrill of making technology disappear through speed and seamless interaction, and you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!
Key job responsibilities
* Manage technology programs with broad cross-organizational impact. Define requirements, negotiate priorities, and deliver solutions and mechanisms.
* Work with engineers and technical leaders to identify investments and technical solutions to latency opportunities
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with technical and non-technical teams and stakeholders
* Drive effective cross-functional teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitments across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities
* Participate in and support system design
* Own successful delivery of large, impactful, and highly cross-functional program initiatives while simultaneously tracking a set of smaller projects
* Lead and contribute to weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews, able to create, maintain and disseminate clear and concise program updates to stakeholders across multiple organizations
* Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance business needs with technical constraints
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop program and product requirements
Basic Qualifications
- 10+ years of engineering experience
- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Preferred Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on work managing complex technology projects experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 $159,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275,300/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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