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Sr. Compute Solutions Architect, Amazon EC2 Core

Amazon • $153K — $207K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, or consulting on distributed applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting applications in languages like Java, Ruby, Python, C/C++, Go, or Rust.
  • Experience with container deployment at scale and orchestration technologies (EKS, ECS, Karpenter).
  • Expertise in deploying multi-availability zone and multi-region applications in public cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Represent customer feedback to product teams to guide feature development and roadmaps.
  • Utilize advanced technical knowledge to assist GTM teams in resolving critical business challenges.
  • Share best practices through AWS blogs, whitepapers, and public-speaking engagements.
  • Collaborate with Business Development to create technical components of top-tier GTM solutions.
  • Develop field enablement materials to support a community of technical SMEs within AWS.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave for work-life balance.
  • Access to mental health support and Emotional Support Programs.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for additional healthcare expenses.
Full Job Description
AWS Specialist Solutions Architects (SSAs) are technologists with deep domain-specific expertise, able to address advanced concepts and feature designs. As part of the AWS sales organization, SSAs work with customers who have complex challenges that require expert-level knowledge to solve. SSAs craft scalable, flexible, and resilient technical architectures that address those challenges. This might involve guiding customers as they refactor an application or designing entirely new cloud-based systems. Do you enjoy solving novel and unique technical challenges for customers? Become an AWS Specialist SA!

The Amazon EC2 Solutions Architecture team was created to make sure customers can deploy the most scalable, and most performant Compute architectures possible. You'll play an important role as an advocate with our service teams to make sure we are building the right products.

The AWS Compute team was created to make sure customers can deploy the best, most scalable, and most performant architectures possible. You'll play an important role as an advocate with our service teams to make sure we are building the right products. The team is looking for an experienced Solutions Architect who will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for our supporting customers across the wide range of EC2 instances. As a Compute Solution Architect (SA), you will work with customers globally, partner closely with the engineering, business development, and technical field teams to drive the adoption of Amazon EC2 Compute resources. The EC2 Compute SA will develop white papers, blogs, reference architectures, and presentations to enable customers and partners to understand and leverage the value of EC2. The EC2 Compute SA will also help drive enablement initiatives to continually develop the best technical field teams in the industry.

***~30% travel required***

Key job responsibilities

- Represent the voice of the customer; bring customer feedback to product teams to influence feature development and future product roadmap.

- Provide advanced technical knowledge to your domain aligned GTM teams to unblock our customers' largest and most critical business challenges.

- Act as a thought leader sharing best practices through forums such as AWS blogs, whitepapers, reference architectures and public-speaking events such as AWS Summit, AWS re: Invent, etc.

- Partner with Business Development teams to define the technical components of best in class GTM concepts, solutions, and initiatives.

- Develop and support an AWS internal community of technical subject matter experts worldwide. Create field enablement materials for the broader SA population, to help them understand how to integrate Amazon Web Services solutions into customer architectures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of in design/implementation/operations/consulting with distributed applications experience

- Experience in written and verbal communication with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders

- Proficiency with debugging and troubleshooting application's developed in Java, Ruby, Python, C/C++, Go, or Rust language(s) and frameworks.

- Experience deploying and running containers at scale including orchestration technologies like EKS, ECS and Karpenter

- Breadth of expertise deploying multi-az and multi-region applications on a public cloud provider.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud

- Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries

- AWS certification, such as, AWS Solutions Architect, or a similar cloud certification, or Associate's degree or above

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, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
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