Amazon

Senior Design Technologist, Creative X

Amazon • $169K — $229K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper experience
  • Experience creating prototypes or wireframes for enterprise web applications
  • Skilled in design and prototyping tools like Figma or Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Proven record of leading technical direction and delivering inventive prototypes
  • Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and source control like Git

Responsibilities

  • Architect and manage systems for prototyping within production limits
  • Lead the development of agent-based systems alongside parallel workstreams
  • Collaborate with science teams to enhance GenAI creative workflows
  • Execute large prototypes and lead team efforts in production-ready code
  • Mentor junior Design Technologists and assist in hiring processes
  • Implement tools and services that boost team productivity
  • Enhance customer experience for significant product features

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Design Technologist to join the Creative X Design Tech team at Amazon Ads. You'll sit at the intersection of design, engineering, and creative systems, leading the architecture, strategy, and development of infrastructure, tools, and intelligent systems that accelerate how creative teams work, collaborate, and ship across surfaces including Amazon Store, Alexa, and Prime Video.

This is a role for someone who thrives in high ambiguity, loves systems thinking, and has a track record of building platforms and tools that others rely on. You'll operate across a range of complex challenges, from design-to-production scaffolding, to intelligent agent systems that connect teams and surface insights, to refining GenAI-powered creative workflows that meet high quality bars. The common thread: you own the technical vision for the connective tissue that makes our creative ecosystem faster, smarter, and more reliable.

The CrX Design Tech team is being built with a clear charter and scope. You'll shape what Design Technology means in this organization, define the team's technical architecture, and influence UX and technology strategy across multiple teams.

Key job responsibilities

- Architect and own systems that allow anyone to prototype within production constraints

- Build and lead development of agent-based systems, coordinating parallel workstreams

- Partner with science to refine GenAI creative workflows, influencing implementation decisions and setting quality standards

- Develop large prototypes (full products, major features); lead a team to execute

- Prototype rapidly, ship production-ready code, and write software that is easy for others to contribute to

- Mentor junior Design Technologists and contribute to DT assessments and hiring bar-raising

- Drive process improvements, creating tools and services that increase team output

- Impact customer experience for an entire product or major feature set, often on strategic initiatives

Who You'll Work With:

- UX Designers

- Engineering teams

- Applied Scientists

- Product Management

- UX Researchers

- Design system teams

- Leadership (providing data-driven insights and automated visibility)

- Cross-functional teams (influencing features and technology owned by other teams)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Experience as a front-end developer creating prototypes or wire-frames for enterprise web applications or workflows

- Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar

- Track record of delivering inventive prototypes and leading technical direction across teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Experience designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems, or experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers

- Experience building web applications with React and modern web technologies

- Proficiency in engineering best practices (rendering, performance, client compatibility)

- Demonstrated ability to own a team's prototyping architecture and make trade-offs balancing short-term needs against long-term business goals

- Ability to bridge design and engineering, translating fluently between both worlds

- Track record of innovative, intuitive design solutions for complex, ambiguous challenges

- Experience splitting and coordinating parallel development work across contributors

- Ability to proactively identify UX opportunities and guide future UX choices

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, CA, Santa Monica - 154,200.00 - 208,600.00 USD annually

USA, NY, New York - 169,600.00 - 229,500.00 USD annually

USA, WA, SEATTLE - 154,200.00 - 208,600.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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