Would you like to drive cloud computing and GenAI adoption by working with promising early-stage startups and accelerator programs? Do you have the technical knowledge and business acumen to help establish
AWS as the foundation for innovative technology companies?
Trusted by more startups around the world,
AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible to all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world's largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience, gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, the
AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth, and any level of funding. This is why more startups, and over 80% of unicorns, choose to launch on
AWS.
As a Senior Startup Investor Manager, Accelerators within
AWS, you will execute our engagement strategy with startup accelerators. You'll combine technical understanding of cloud technologies with business development to evaluate and support high-potential startups. Your technical expertise will enable you to participate in architectural and technical discussions with founding teams, while your business acumen will help implement
AWS's approach to accelerator partnerships.
Key job responsibilities
Execute
AWS market and technical strategy within assigned programs
Assess technical and business potential of startups through understanding of their architecture and technology stack
Build and maintain relationships with accelerators and early-stage investors
Implement strategic initiatives that align
AWS services with startup and accelerator needs
Provide technical and business guidance to portfolio companies on cloud architecture
Coordinate
cross-functional teams to execute programs that support startup growth
Create and deliver business reviews on portfolio progress and challenges
- Knowledge of cloud computing services or deployment architecture
- 6+ years of experience in technology industry with focus on startups, accelerators, or technical roles
- Experience evaluating technical solutions in startup context
- Experience with cloud native technologies
- Knowledge of existing and developing technologies
- Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
- Experience with accelerator programs and early-stage startup ecosystems
- Startup operating experience or early-stage investment experience
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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, CA, San Francisco - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually