Sr. Product Design Architect, Concept Dev, Hardware Strategy
Amazon
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Seattle, WA · Posted March 5, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Pacific Northwest316 jobs · of 8
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About the job
Key job responsibilities * Conceive, design, drive and develop innovative hardware products and technology architectures. * Serve as technical lead for overall product design system architecture and layout, including development of 3D CAD models, MCO drawings, engineering analysis, prototyping, testing, technology development, and schematics generation. * Work closely within a multi-disciplinary cross functional teams, including technology teams (i.e. display, optics, audio, sensors, camera, wireless, material science, etc.), industrial design, product management, manufacturing, and software, to develop products and technologies. * Identify and solve complex technical engineering challenges and risks. If needed, leads a team to navigate through the solution implementation process. * Develops test methodologies, risk mitigation, verification and validation plan, and design compliance strategies * Leads in interfacing with engineering, business and operation leaders to drive new product development programs from product concept to mass production. * Leader in fostering a culture of technical engineering excellence across the organization * Role model mentor across multiple levels of HW design engineer function from various disciplines * Develop and documents theory of operation for engineering system and architecture * Support engineering, design and operational efficiency efforts (i.e. cost reduction, sustaining, sustainability, second source, risk mitigation, etc.) * Lead vendor technology engagement efforts and relevant technology scoping that aligns with Amazon flywheel goals. * Provide regular status update to internal partners and leadership team - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - Expert knowledge in CAD systems and complex assembly management. - Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production - Experience with the project management of technical projects
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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 - 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually