Job description

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Storage Specialist Solutions Architect to join our Auto & Manufacturing (AutoMFG) team. AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and unwavering support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow. Are you passionate about helping Enterprise organizations implement cloud computing solutions and tackle complex technical challenges? Do you thrive on leveraging the most advanced cloud technologies? Do you excel at guiding organizations through application architecture and integration strategies, while possessing the consultative skills to drive project success? Is your expertise grounded in security best practices across applications, storage, servers, and networks? Are you excited about joining a solutions architect team that's establishing AWS as the premier technology platform? Would you value being part of a sales organization where your technical expertise shapes planning and strategy? Amazon has made significant investments in developing solutions that maximize the value of your storage infrastructure. We're seeking a Solutions Architect for our Storage team who will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in designing sophisticated customer solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with customers to enable large-scale implementations and accelerate adoption of advanced AWS services. You'll partner with field Solution Architects to provide guidance on customer engagements, while creating white papers, blogs, reference architectures, and presentations that empower customers to fully utilize AWS capabilities. Our Specialist Solutions Architects are recognized as technical visionaries who champion emerging technologies both conceptually and architecturally. They play an instrumental role in advancing cloud computing adoption within the Enterprise space. These individuals think innovatively to deliver results and design solutions that are cost-efficient, mission-aligned, and security-focused. As part of our team, you'll employ a customer-centric approach to develop AWS storage solutions and orchestrate the migration of complex workloads to the AWS cloud. Key job responsibilities • Be a subject matter expert on AWS storage services for our Account teams and customers. • 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 unblock our customers’ largest and most critical business challenges. • You will have the technical depth and business experience to deploy storage and data strategies, • 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 Sales Specialist teams to define the technical components of best in class Go to Market 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. About the team About AWS Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. - Experience in a technical role within a sales organization - 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience - 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience - Knowledge of cloud architecture - Experience in technology/software sales, pre-sales, or consulting - Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud - Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers - Experience working with enterprise scale storage systems - Experience with Block, Object, and File Storage Technologies 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. 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 amazon.jobs 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 amazon.jobs . USA, CA, SANTA CLARA - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually USA, CA, San Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, MA, Boston - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually USA, NJ, Jersey City - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually

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Amazon Web Services is seeking a Storage Specialist Solutions Architect to join our Auto & Manufacturing (AutoMFG) team.
Key job responsibilities
Be a subject matter expert on AWS storage services for our Account teams and customers.
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 unblock our customers’ largest and most critical business challenges.
You will have the technical depth and business experience to deploy storage and data strategies,
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 Sales Specialist teams to define the technical components of best in class Go to Market 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.
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