Principal UX Researcher, Kiro
Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
At Amazon, Kiro is transforming how developers build, deploy,
and manage applications through AI-powered development tools. We're
creating the future of software development by making it faster,
smarter, and more intuitive. As part of the Developer AI
Engineering (DAE) organization, the Kiro UX team is at the
forefront of understanding developer needs and shaping products
that empower millions of developers worldwide. We're seeking a
customer-obsessed Principal UX Researcher to join our Kiro UX team
and lead research efforts for our web products. You'll uncover deep
insights into developer workflows, pain points, and opportunities
that will directly influence product strategy and design decisions.
Your research will help us build developer experiences that are not
just functional, but transformative—enabling developers to focus on
what matters most: creating great software. Key job
responsibilities As a Principal UX Researcher on the Kiro UX team,
you will own the complete research lifecycle for our web products
while driving strategic impact across the developer experience.
You'll apply expertise across research methodologies to solve
complex problems in the developer tools space, from understanding
how developers interact with AI-assisted coding to optimizing
workflows for cloud-native development. You'll design and execute
mixed-method research studies—including generative research to
identify unmet needs, evaluative studies to validate concepts, and
longitudinal research to understand adoption patterns. Working
backward from developer needs, you'll identify opportunities to
innovate and make evidence-based recommendations that shape product
roadmaps. You'll transform complex datasets into clear, actionable
insights and communicate research impact to cross-functional
partners through compelling reports and artifacts that resonate
with audiences from engineers to senior leadership. Your research
will influence how developers worldwide interact with Kiro's
AI-powered development platform, shaping products that accelerate
software development and improve productivity. - Experience in
quantitative and qualitative research - Expert in User-Centered
Design methodologies, including need finding interviews, contextual
inquiry, heuristic analyses, user testing, and iterative design
cycles. - Proven experience scoping and leading research programs.
- Experience in leading User Research projects with demonstrated
impact - Bachelor's degree in HCDE, Human Factors, Cognitive
Psychology, or a related field - Exceptional presentation,
communication and collaboration skills Experience in a technical
field (software development, network development, IT, other
related) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability,
or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers
Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you
have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment
during the application and hiring process, including support for
the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for
this position is listed below. 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 (medical, dental,
vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option
for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical
Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and
parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 181,100.00 -
245,000.00 USD annually
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