Sr Manager AI UX Systems, Device Design Team

MediabistroSeattle, WA, United States

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a design leader to join our Alexa AI Systems team—someone energized by the future of AI-powered products and passionate about shaping both ideas and products that bring them to life. This is a blended role, ideal for a design leader who thrives as a hands-on people manager.

You will work at the front lines of invention, crafting product stories that explore bold, new directions in AI, then seeing them through to tangible hardware and software launches. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Industrial Design, Engineering, Research, and Product Management to prototype, test, and scale new experiences that bridge physical and digital design.

Key responsibilities

Explore & Define : Lead early-stage concept development that pushes the boundaries of AI-powered interactions across hardware and software.
Design with Intent : Craft compelling product narratives and user experiences that align emerging technologies with human needs.
Collaborate Across Disciplines : Work fluidly between atoms and pixels—translating user insights and technical possibilities into integrated designs.
Prototype & Build : Develop and iterate design solutions through hands-on prototyping and close partnership with engineering.
Ship Impactful Products : Drive work from concept to execution and contribute to shipped products that customers love.
Shape the Team : Depending on your track, mentor designers and / or help define the future of the team’s design culture, tooling, and methods.

A day in the life

What You’ll Explore And Influence : Exploring new hardware and software opportunities powered by AI; lead design team efforts that imagine how AI can reshape the form and function of everyday objects. Prototype new interaction models that leverage onboard machine learning, edge inferencing, and multimodal sensing to create experiences that feel intuitive, adaptive, and human.

Going beyond the traditional GUI : Imagine and design interaction paradigms that leave behind flat screens and point-and-click metaphors, exploring voice, gestures, environmental cues, spatial presence, and predictive behavior as primary interaction methods.

Designing for ambient, context-aware interfaces in the smart home : Build ambient computing experiences where devices anticipate needs and respond with subtlety, context-awareness, and trust-building.

Creating a unified interaction model across screens, spaces, and devices : Define a design system that spans across diverse ecosystems and preserves core information, user intent, and feedback as people move through different contexts.

Bridging industrial design and interaction design : Collaborate with industrial designers to ensure physical form and interaction are deeply integrated within a unified system.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, product designer, industrial designer, or similar role.

A portfolio of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions.

Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

Proven experience with rapid, iterative design and development processes.

Proven track record presenting to and influencing people, from other designers to senior executive management.

Experience leading projects and teams in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team including designers, industrial design, product managers, and engineers.

Fluency in best practices for multi-platform information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques.

Bachelor’s, or equivalent degree, in Design, HCI, ID, or related field or equivalent professional experience within the design field.

Preferred Qualifications

You are excited about the role AI will play in the next generation of consumer devices—and want to help define it.

You enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and execution, imagining bold futures and building toward them.

You love engaging in early, ambiguous problem spaces and helping teams navigate toward clarity.

You thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and are eager to work on both hardware and software design.

You are comfortable switching between Individual Contributor and Manager responsibilities, based on what the team needs.

You want to grow in a place that supports flexible career paths, whether as a design lead, a people manager, or both.

Compensation and Equal Opportunity

Base pay range : $162,300 / yr - $268,400 / yr. 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 you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on factors including market location and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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