Amazon

Principal Product Manager - Tech, Personalization and Monetization, Prime Video Personalization & Discovery

Amazon$179K — $243K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of product or program management experience
  • 6+ years of end-to-end product delivery experience
  • Experience managing and deploying ML products
  • Solid understanding of machine learning lifecycle and model evaluation frameworks
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative/technical field

Responsibilities

  • Own the roadmap and strategy for personalization products, including ML models
  • Collaborate with data scientists to define clear algorithmic objectives
  • Define and analyze key metrics to measure impact on customer and business outcomes
  • Lead A/B testing strategies for validating algorithm improvements
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Balance model complexity with business value and performance
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications and prioritized tasks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Access to mental health and wellness support
Full Job Description
Prime Video is looking for an experienced Principal Product Manager to own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Monetization Strategy that is a key component of our Personalization and Discovery experiences. You will operate at the intersection of machine learning, customer experience, and business strategy, leading fast-paced, high-impact projects and partnering with experts in data science, ML engineering, and customer experience to ship ML-powered features at scale.

* The ideal candidate would have demonstrably thrived in a high growth environment and delivered broadly adopted technology products or services

* They would be a strong leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly and compellingly, and understand how to drive a high level of focus and excellence

* They would have keen business sense together with a deep understanding of technology

* They would have experience defining products, mapping requirements to engineering functional specifications, leading large cross functional and cross organizational efforts, and delivering at high scale

This role is ideal for a PM with deep experience in the intersection of Advertising and Personalization, who anchors every decision in customer value and measurable business outcomes. You will formulate the product and science vision for your domain, translate ambiguous customer and business problems into clear algorithmic objectives and technical requirements, and guide sound science decisions throughout the ML lifecycle-from problem framing and data strategy through experimentation, deployment, and ongoing optimization. Throughout, you'll ensure that complex algorithmic capabilities become intuitive, high-quality customer experiences.

Key job responsibilities

* Own the roadmap and strategy for personalization products, including recommendation systems and ML/science-based models.

* Collaborate with applied scientists and ML engineers to translate business problems into model requirements and convert them into clear algorithmic objectives, metrics, and guardrails.

* Define, track, and analyze key metrics to measure recommendation quality, customer outcomes, and business impact; analyze user behavior data to identify opportunities to improve personalization.

* Lead A/B testing strategy and experimentation to validate algorithmic improvements and inform roadmap decisions.

* Partner with stakeholder teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications and prioritized work.

* Communicate complex technical and algorithmic concepts clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

* Balance trade-offs between model complexity, latency, scalability, and business value to ensure robust, production-ready solutions.

About the team

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies; licensed fan favorites; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads.

Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience.

As a Prime Video technologist, you'll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You'll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. You'll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.

We'll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career Prime Video Tech takes you!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of technical product or program management experience

- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

- 6+ years of end to end product delivery experience

- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition

- Experience leading engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product

- Bachelor's degree

- Experience managing and deploying ML products

- Experience leading and influencing your team or organization, or experience with Machine Learning and Large Language Model fundamentals, including architecture, training/inference lifecycles, and optimization of model execution

- Background in an applied science, engineering, or quantitative field, with a solid understanding of the model lifecycle, data readiness, and model evaluation frameworks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in project management methodologies, business analysis, or process improvement

- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative/technical field such as computer science, engineering, statistics

- Experience as a strong leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly and effectively influence across cross-functional teams

- Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders

- Experience in content discovery, e-commerce, search, or recommendation systems

- Knowledge of modern ML techniques (deep learning, NLP, LLM, Agentic AIs) and their practical trade-offs.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 179,900.00 - 243,400.00 USD annually

About Amazon

Audible is a provider of spoken audio information and entertainment , on the Internet. They provide premium spoken audio content, such as audio versions of books and newspapers and radio programs, that is delivered over the Internet and played back on personal computers and hand-held electronic devices. The Audible service allows consumers to purchase and download their content from their Website, store it in digital files and play it back on personal computers and electronic devices. More than 15,000 hours of audio content are available on their Web site, including audio versions of books, periodicals and radio programs. Several manufacturers have agreed to support and promote the playback of their content on their hand-held audio-enabled electronic devices.

Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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