• Sr. Design Technologist, Amazon Music

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    At Amazon Music, we’re re-imagining how audio and entertainment enriches people’s lives. Whether it’s discovering new music, watching live performances, streaming a favorite podcast, diving into a gripping audiobook, or getting the latest merch drop; we create immersive, innovative experiences that connect artists & creators to fans around the world.

     

    We’re looking for a curious, optimistic and dynamic Sr. Design Technologist with strong conceptual thinking and exceptional technical skills, to join our global Music Design & Creative team. This is an opportunity to shape how Amazon Music shows up across our channels and content — while learning and growing in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

     

    As a Sr. Design Technologist on the Amazon Music Product Design team, you’ll use your skills to enable and improve processes alongside a global team of content creators and design experts. From prototyping novel ideas to delivering AI-assisted workflows, you’ll be empowered to explore new approaches, welcome feedback as fuel for growth, and constantly evolve your craft in alignment with Amazon Music’s fan obsessed ethos. This role is based in Seattle or Los Angeles.

     

    Please include your online portfolio and process examples in your application.

     

    A day in the life

     

    We're growing quickly and hiring the best talent to drive our creative vision forward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Amazon Music Product Design team as a Design Technologist focused on creating transformative AI solutions. You'll engage with diverse teams, prototype innovative interfaces, and explore uncharted territories of human-AI collaboration. Expect to challenge conventional design thinking and craft experiences that seamlessly integrate advanced technological capabilities.

    About the team

    As part of the Amazon Music Product Design team you will work in a small and fast paced company environment, while still having access to all the resources of Amazon.com. We maintain a startup-like culture that values innovation, efficiency, and bias for action. Partnering with the Creative Operations team we strive and focus on operational excellence across all business verticals within Amazon Music.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 6+ years of front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper experience

     

    - Have coding samples in front end programming languages

     

    - Have an available online portfolio

     

    - Experience developing visually polished, engaging, and highly fluid UX prototypes

     

    - Experience collaborating with UX, Product, and technical partners

     

    - Knowledge of technologies such as JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, Responsive/Adaptive Design

     

    - Knowledge of Python, Javascript, and source control (Git)

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Experience building prototypes to advance design thinking and the final product experience

     

    - Figma Technical Skills (Figma API, Figma MCP, Figma Buzz, Plugin Development)

     

    - Asset processing (Image Optimization, SVG Manipulation, Batch Processing, Asset Compression)

     

    - Experience collaborating with design, engineering, and non-technical partners

     

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

     

    Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

     

    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 $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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.