Technical Advisor & Chief of Staff to VP of Applied Science, Alexa AI , Alexa AI

Technical Advisor & Chief of Staff to the VP of Applied Science, Alexa AI

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This role is for a Technical Advisor & Chief of Staff to the VP of Applied Science, Alexa AI. Join us as a Technical Strategy Partner where you will shape the future of Alexa AI by collaborating with leadership to define multi‑year research and engineering strategies. You will serve as a trusted advisor on complex technical decisions, bridge cross‑functional teams, and drive organizational excellence across applied science and AI/ML initiatives that impact millions of customers.

• Partner with leadership to define and evolve the multi‑year applied science and AI/ML research strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organizational transformation goals and emerging technical trends.
• Synthesize technical inputs from across science and engineering teams into coherent, actionable recommendations for senior leadership on complex architectural decisions and trade‑offs.
• Act as a connective bridge between Alexa AI and adjacent science and engineering organizations, driving resolution of cross‑cutting technical problems that require visibility and coordination across teams.
• Own the organizational rhythm and execution cadence—including planning cycles, business reviews, and goal‑setting processes—while ensuring decisions are clearly documented and communicated throughout the organization.
• Lead strategic communications and planning initiatives, including developing organization‑wide narratives, strategy documents, and leadership updates that articulate our technical vision and priorities.

In this role you will synthesize technical inputs from principal scientists and senior engineers into clear recommendations for leadership, facilitate design reviews that resolve ambiguous technical challenges spanning multiple teams, and prepare comprehensive briefing documents for high‑stakes planning cycles. You will collaborate with applied science and engineering colleagues to identify emerging opportunities in areas such as large language models and personalization systems, and translate those insights into organizational priorities.

Beyond regular coordination meetings, you will represent leadership in technical forums, surface risks before they escalated, and ensure decisions made in key meetings are clearly documented and acted upon.

We are a collaborative group of scientists, engineers, and technical leaders working to advance Alexa AI’s capabilities and impact. Our team values scientific rigor, technical excellence, and innovation. We serve customers worldwide who rely on Alexa to simplify their daily lives, and our work directly influences how the technology evolves. Over the coming years, we will focus on integrating advanced AI capabilities, improving personalization, and expanding Alexa’s ability to understand and assist users in more sophisticated ways.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience owning and driving roadmap strategy and definition
• Experience with feature delivery and trade‑offs of a product
• Experience in technical product management
• 10+ years in product or program management, product marketing, business development, or technology experience

• Experience working directly with engineers on product enhancements
• Experience in project management methodologies, business analysis, or process improvement
• Experience as a strong leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and influence across cross‑functional teams
• Experience driving the strategic planning process

The base salary range for this position is $ to $ USD annually. 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, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.