Innovation Engineering Manager, WW Innovation Engineering

About the role

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) is undergoing growth at an unprecedented level on a global scale. Our logistics teams are changing the way we interact with customers around the globe every single day and solving some of the biggest logistical challenges facing not just Amazon, but the entire industry. Amazon is seeking a Senior Innovation Engineer to lead the Amazon Logistics Automation Engineering team and innovate at scale. This individual will own a product roadmap and ensure delivery to the vision of the next generation of AMZL delivery stations. The role involves end‑to‑end product delivery from inception to execution, influencing senior leaders across multiple organizations and geographies, and collaborating with Amazon Robotics, Worldwide Engineering and Design, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, define, plan and lead pilots in the field for new automation and robotics technologies.
• Work closely with Operations, Field Engineering partners and other stakeholders to lead field pilots end‑to‑end.
• Identify new programs to onboard and integrate.
• Lead the execution of the product with a high level of discipline and engagement with the product development teams.
• Build product roadmaps for bringing in new vendor‑developed technologies to pilot.
• Lead the system integration pillar for NA‑based projects working with various integrators.
• Build and manage a team of engineers to lead the function in NA.

About the team

As Senior Manager of Innovation Engineering, you will lead a team of 6–10 engineers ensuring new technology integration in your region. You act as the guardian of design compliance and performance consistency for mature automation technologies, working directly with vendors and integrators to maintain quality standards. The role bridges global innovation with local execution—translating worldwide central engineering standards into reliable, on‑time deployments across delivery stations. You will balance technical oversight of complex automation projects with strategic leadership, vendor management, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and field teams.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of new hardware product development experience.
• 7+ years of engineering team management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing).
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing products for large‑volume production.
• Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

Base salary ranges: USA, NY, New York – $166,100 – $224,700 annually; USA, TN, Nashville – $143,500 – $194,100 annually; USA, TX, Austin – $151,000 – $204,300 annually; USA, WA, Bellevue – $151,000 – $204,300 annually. The package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.