Sr. Design Technologist, Amazon Music Job at Amazon Music in Culver City
Amazon Music, Culver City, CA, United States, 90232
Overview
At Amazon Music, we’re re-imagining how audio and entertainment enriches people’s lives. Whether it’s discovering new music, watching live performances, streaming a favorite podcast, diving into a gripping audiobook, or getting the latest merch drop; we create immersive, innovative experiences that connect artists & creators to fans around the world.
We’re looking for a curious, optimistic and dynamic Sr. Design Technologist with strong conceptual thinking and exceptional technical skills, to join our global Music Design & Creative team. This is an opportunity to shape how Amazon Music shows up across our channels and content — while learning and growing in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This role is based in Seattle or Los Angeles.
Please include your online portfolio and process examples in your application.
A day in the life — We\'re growing quickly and hiring the best talent to drive our creative vision forward. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Amazon Music Product Design team as a Design Technologist focused on creating transformative AI solutions. You\'ll engage with diverse teams, prototype innovative interfaces, and explore uncharted territories of human-AI collaboration. Expect to challenge conventional design thinking and craft experiences that seamlessly integrate advanced technological capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Engage with diverse teams, prototype innovative interfaces, and explore uncharted territories of human-AI collaboration.
- Prototype novel ideas and deliver AI-assisted workflows.
- Enable and improve processes alongside a global team of content creators and design experts.
- Continuously evolve design technologist craft in alignment with Amazon Music’s fan-obsessed ethos.
Team and Environment
About The Team — As part of the Amazon Music Product Design team you will work in a small and fast-paced company environment, while still having access to all the resources of Amazon.com. We maintain a startup-like culture that values innovation, efficiency, and bias for action. Partnering with the Creative Operations team we strive and focus on operational excellence across all business verticals within Amazon Music.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of front-end technologist, engineer, or UX prototyper experience
- Have coding samples in front end programming languages
- Have an available online portfolio
- Experience developing visually polished, engaging, and highly fluid UX prototypes
- Experience collaborating with UX, Product, and technical partners
- Knowledge of technologies such as JavaScript/NodeJS, HTML/CSS, Responsive/Adaptive Design
- Knowledge of Python, Javascript, and source control (Git)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building prototypes to advance design thinking and the final product experience
- Figma Technical Skills (Figma API, Figma MCP, Figma Buzz, Plugin Development)
- Asset processing (Image Optimization, SVG Manipulation, Batch Processing, Asset Compression)
- Experience collaborating with design, engineering, and non-technical partners
Company and Legal
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: job duties include safe, cooperative work, adherence to standards, effective communication, and compliance with laws and policies. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,800/year to $239,900/year, with variation based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Equity, sign-on payments, and other benefits may be provided as part of a total compensation package.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Location: Pasadena, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA (note: actual postings may vary by location).