principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership 5+ yrs · Posted Mar 17, 2026
$139,500 – $244,100
USD per year
AI Summary
Principal-level AI executive driving adoption of AI tools across Amazon MGM Studios film and television productions. Evaluates emerging AI technologies, builds business cases, establishes best practices, and partners with creative and operations teams to integrate AI into production workflows. Requires 5+ years production experience, AI/technology knowledge, and proven ability to influence senior leadership.
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Principal AI executive to drive the adoption of AI tools on our original film and television productions. This role will work with department leaders across creative development, physical production, production finance, post, VFX, music and others that are part of development and production. We are seeking someone with production experience, a demonstrated knowledge in AI applications across the production process, and a track record of driving adoption of new tools and/or innovation on productions.


Key job responsibilities
• Drive adoption of AI tools on productions
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend nascent AI technologies for testing on productions globally that impact quality, speed, and/or budget
• Engage with promising vendors and manage successful deployment of innovative solutions
• Identify emerging trends and technologies that could transform production processes
• Build business cases assessing the implementation of AI solutions on productions
• Establish standards and best practices for using AI on productions
• Influence senior leadership through data-driven insights and compelling business cases
• Partner with creative, production, production finance, post, and operations teams to integrate AI into production workflows
• Partner with operations and finance teams to measure impact of AI initiatives
• Drive change management and stakeholder engagement

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years experience in film or television production
- Knowledge of technology and AI tools and implementing them on productions
- Experience with innovation in production processes
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational change

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with innovation on tentpole productions

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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USA, CA, Culver City - 139,500.00 - 244,100.00 USD annually
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