principal software engineering Technical Program Manager ic · Posted Feb 2, 2026
$177,000 – $239,400
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Technical Program Manager in the software engineering function based in Seattle, WA. The posting calls out experience with LLMs, A/B Testing. Compensation is listed at $177,000–$239,400 per year.

Role
Technical Program Manager
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Seattle, WA
Department
Project/Program/Product Management--Technical
Posted
Feb 2, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Technical Program Manager leading measurement and impact analysis of customer experience initiatives across Amazon's returns reduction program. Develops data-driven frameworks to quantify multi-million dollar CX impact, establishes measurement standards across 30+ organizations, and builds predictive metrics to eliminate 45-day measurement delays. Requires deep technical judgment, cross-functional influence with Directors/VPs, and expertise in experimentation frameworks and analytical infrastructure.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead measurement and impact analysis of customer experience initiatives across our returns reduction program. This role will drive data-driven frameworks to quantify the multi-million dollar impact of CX features on return rates, working independently across 30+ organizations to establish measurement standards and analytical capabilities that enable systematic returns optimization. You will operate in an ambiguous space requiring deep technical judgment to build consensus across Directors and VPs on measurement methodologies, experimentation frameworks, and the trade-offs between topline growth, long-term profitability, and customer satisfaction. This position demands expertise in establishing zero-lag predictive metrics, integrating returns awareness into weblab bar-raising processes, and creating the analytical infrastructure necessary to embed returns measurement into our operational excellence culture. The role focuses on transforming how we measure CX impact on returns—from current 45-day lag metrics to real-time predictive capabilities—enabling teams to remediate issues before launch decisions are finalized while maintaining Amazon's bias for action in experimentation. Key job responsibilities Measurement Framework Development Ownership Define and deliver the end-to-end strategy for measuring CX initiative impact on returns across 30+ departments. Own the roadmap for zero-lag predictive metrics that eliminate 45-day measurement delays, enabling real-time returns analysis in…

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