Amazon

Principal UX Design, Agentic AI, Velocity Labs

Amazon$164K — $221K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of design experience
  • Available online portfolio demonstrating design work
  • Experience with User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design best practices
  • Hands-on proficiency with design tools like Figma or Sketch
  • Experience in life cycle design projects from strategy through execution

Responsibilities

  • Deliver complex design solutions where the product strategy is not fully defined
  • Analyze customer problems and design delightful solutions at scale
  • Lead strategic alignment across teams utilizing UX expertise
  • Create user-centered designs through research and collaboration
  • Rapidly prototype user flows, wireframes, and mockups
  • Clearly communicate design work to leadership and various audiences
  • Apply systems-level design thinking for scalable solutions
  • Oversee features from concept through to implementation and roll-out

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Access to mental health support and resources
Full Job Description
We are seeking a customer-obsessed Principal User Experience Designer to define, articulate, and champion the future vision for product experiences within our AWS Agentic AI organization.

In this role, you will excel at investigating, understanding, and designing experiences that solve complex customer problems through innovative solutions. Your passion is translating abstract concepts into solid design deliverables such as complex workflows, wireframes, user interface designs, interaction models, and prototypes.

The ideal candidate approaches challenges with clarity and empathy, inspires others, and is driven to solve problems at a massive scale. As a hands-on creative leader, you will establish a vision and strategy, always putting the needs of our customers first.

Key job responsibilities

*Deliver complex design solutions where the product strategy may not be fully defined

*Analyze customer problems and data to design delightful solutions at scale

*Lead strategic alignment across teams using expertise in UX disciplines and processes

*Create user-centered designs through research, analysis, and close collaboration with product and business partners

*Rapidly prototype user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to conceptualize new initiatives

*Communicate design work clearly to leadership and across different audiences

*Apply systems-level design thinking to drive scalable solutions

*Ship features from concept to design to implementation and through to roll-out and

A day in the life

In this cross-functional role, you will collaborate with product teams, engineering teams, and executive leadership to identify and execute on opportunities. You will distill customer insights into actions that benefit the organization, serving as the voice of the customer with senior leadership.

You'll be working within our Agentic AI organization, which is focused on developing autonomous AI systems that can handle complex workflows, make decisions, and solve problems with human-like reasoning capabilities. We're going beyond traditional chatbots to create more innovative solutions that drive efficiency gains. Operating as part of AWS, we build upon Amazon's core infrastructure to advance agent-based AI technologies that are already showing impressive results, such as saving thousands of developer years in code transformation through products like Amazon Q Developer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

*12+ years of design experience

*Available online portfolio demonstrating design work

*Experience with best practices for User Interface Design, Information Architecture, and Interaction Design

*Experience in life cycle design projects from design strategy through execution

*Hands-on proficiency with design tools (Figma, Sketch, or similar)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

*Experience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on data

*Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Axure, Keynote, and InVision

*Experience designing for enterprise software or developer tools

*Experience with AI/ML products or complex technical domains

*Track record of mentoring designers and elevating team capabilities

*Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

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 - 164,000.00 - 221,800.00 USD annually

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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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1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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