Sr. Sensor Architect, OPD Hardware

Amazon Lab126 is seeking a Senior Sensors Architect to join their team. In this role, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and testing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting sensing systems into world-class devices and cutting-edge prototypes
• Owning end-to-end sensor architecture definition and development
• Interpreting customer requirements to develop technology specifications
• Performing sensor technology selection and addressing all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability
• Leading prototype and proof of concept developments
• Investigating emerging technologies and helping mature them for mass-production
• Collaborating with design teams to develop sensor subsystem designs
• Building relationships with component vendors and overseeing manufacturing partners
• Establishing robust processes and methodologies to deliver technology to products

A typical day might involve:

• Working with product teams to develop new solutions for future Amazon devices
• Evaluating and selecting sensing solutions to meet product requirements
• Reviewing hardware designs (e.g., CAD, schematics, layout)
• Providing input on sensor placement and architecture
• Exploring new sensing capabilities to deliver new user experiences
• Running data analysis and making design trade-off decisions
• Investigating new sensor architectures to improve customer experience, reduce cost, or add new features

This role requires up to 20% travel and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge consumer electronics at one of the world's most innovative companies.