Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Dash cart allows shoppers to checkout without lines you just place the items in the cart and the cart will take care of the rest. When youre done shopping, you leave the store through a designated dash lane. We charge the payment method in your Amazon account as you walk through the dash lane and send you a receipt. Check it out at https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=21289116011.

Designed and custom-built by Amazonians, our Dash cart uses a variety of technologies including computer vision, sensor fusion, and advanced machine learning. Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earths most customer centric company and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in computer vision, machine learning and algorithms.

We are hiring for a Sr. Hardware Technical Program Manager to help drive new hardware development for the Amazon Dash cart. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines such as hardware, firmware, software, computer vision, supply chain and operations to power the next generation of Amazon stores.

The ideal candidate will be highly technical, creative and able to drive solutions in collaboration with other teams and stakeholders.

You must be an expert in hardware development lifecycle and competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project lifecycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.

Note re: location: This role will be based in Seattle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in the hardware industry, taking products through their complete life cycle (can be a mix of technical and program management experience).
Track record of successfully delivering complete systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
Maturity, judgment, and proven ability to lead and influence a cross-functional team.
Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, partners, and stakeholders.
High sense of ownership, bias for action, and drive.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience developing cameras or other optical systems.
Experience developing PCB.
Experience working and partnering with CMs.
Strong understanding of technical requirements for technology integration.
Experience in Consumer device manufacturing.
Exposure to system/device development, build and planning.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.