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Amazon·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
Apr 2026

Summary

Amazon PM interview with a single product design question about building a wedding registry. Pretty open-ended, which sounds fun until you're actually sitting there trying to figure out where to even start.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

How would you design a wedding registry product?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategySystem Design
Author's notes

I went straight into features and probably spent too long on the gift-giver experience before even nailing down who the primary user was.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the scope and goals of the wedding registry product, then segment users and identify their key pain points. Structure your answer around a customer-centric solution that leverages Amazon's strengths, and discuss trade-offs and success metrics.

Pro tip: Emphasize how the product can create a flywheel effect by integrating with Amazon's ecosystem (e.g., Alexa, Prime, Amazon Home Services) to increase customer lifetime value and differentiate from competitors like Zola and The Knot.

1. Clarify and Scope

Ask clarifying questions to understand the product's goals, target users, and constraints. Define what success looks like for Amazon.

2. User Segmentation and Pain Points

Identify primary user segments (e.g., engaged couples, gift-givers) and their needs, frustrations with existing registries, and desired outcomes.

3. Solution Ideation

Brainstorm features that address pain points, such as universal registry, group gifting, cash funds, and seamless integration with Amazon's platform.

4. Prioritization and Trade-offs

Prioritize features based on impact and effort, and discuss trade-offs (e.g., build vs. buy, scope vs. speed).

5. Metrics and Go-to-Market

Define success metrics (e.g., adoption rate, average gift value) and outline a go-to-market strategy leveraging Amazon's channels.

Key Points to Mention

  • Integration with Amazon's existing ecosystem (Prime, Alexa, Amazon Home Services) for a seamless experience.
  • Universal registry capability to add items from any website, addressing a key pain point.
  • Group gifting and cash funds features to accommodate modern couples' preferences.
  • Trust and convenience of Amazon's logistics, returns, and customer service.
  • Data-driven personalization and recommendations based on purchase history.
  • Monetization opportunities through affiliate commissions or Prime subscriptions.

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