<p>Are you passionate about shaping the future of cloud computing by engaging with innovative early-stage startups and venture capital firms? Do you possess the technical expertise, business insight, and investment knowledge to position AWS as the foundation for the next generation of technology companies? </p><p>AWS is trusted by startups across the globe, offering powerful cloud computing tools for all. We empower founders with advanced technology that drives the world's largest companies forward. With nearly two decades of experience and a commitment to supporting countless startups, the AWS Startups team is dedicated to helping founders turn their transformative ideas into reality, regardless of their growth stage or funding level. This dedication is why more startups and over 80% of unicorns choose to build on AWS.</p><p>As a Senior Startup Investment Executive at AWS, you will partner with venture capital firms and angel investors to enhance the success of their portfolio companies. You will collaborate with key investors to unlock the potential of their startups on AWS, driving faster innovation and scalability. Your role will be focused on facilitating impactful initiatives between the investment community and AWS, enabling startups to leverage the cloud for extraordinary growth. You will merge your technical knowledge of cloud and emerging technologies, including generative AI, with business smarts to spot opportunities and ensure startups access the resources, expertise, and support necessary to develop revolutionary products on AWS infrastructure.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Implement initiatives with venture and angel firms, enhancing investor-centric programs that boost portfolio company success.</li><li>Develop solutions tailored to the unique needs of startups and investors.</li><li>Collaborate on team efforts across AWS Startups, Sales, Marketing, and Product divisions.</li><li>Assess program effectiveness and provide feedback based on outcomes.</li><li>Gather early-stage market signals from investors and founders to inform AWS innovation and meet evolving startup needs.</li><li>Analyze the technical and business potential of startups by understanding their architecture, technology stack, and market opportunity.</li><li>Act as a technical advisor to portfolio companies, assisting them in optimizing their cloud architecture and go-to-market strategies.</li></ul><p><b>About the Team:</b></p><p>AWS celebrates diverse experiences. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. If your career path is non-traditional or includes alternative experiences, we want to hear from you.</p><p><b>Why AWS?</b></p><p>Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform worldwide. Our ongoing innovation since pioneering cloud computing has enabled customers, from successful startups to Global 500 companies, to trust our extensive suite of products and services to power their operations.</p><p><b>Inclusive Team Culture:</b></p><p>At AWS, we foster a culture of curiosity and learning. Our employee-led affinity groups empower us to value our differences. Regular events and learning experiences, like our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (focused on gender diversity), inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.</p><p><b>Mentorship & Career Growth:</b></p><p>We continuously raise our performance standards to become Earth’s Best Employer. Here, you will find ample resources for knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career advancement to help you grow as a well-rounded professional.</p><p><b>Work/Life Balance:</b></p><p>We prioritize work-life harmony, ensuring that success in your professional life does not come at the cost of your personal life. Flexibility is key in our work culture, allowing us to achieve remarkable results in the cloud.</p><p><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>7+ years of experience in the technology industry, with a focus on startups and ideally in technical roles.</li><li>Experience managing competing priorities and using metrics for business decision-making.</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud computing architectures and services, along with familiarity with generative AI technologies.</li><li>Expertise in technical patterns and architectures relevant to startup workloads.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in a technical or management discipline, or equivalent experience.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Advanced degree or MBA.</li><li>Experience with analytical tools and the capability to interpret metrics and reports.</li><li>Background in startups or with venture capital/angel firms.</li><li>Experience in building and scaling cloud-native applications from scratch.</li><li>Understanding of the commercial aspects of swiftly growing technical businesses.</li><li>Ability to comprehend and assess emerging technologies.</li></ul><p>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected statuses.</p><p>Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties include working safely and cooperatively with others, adhering to excellence standards even in stressful conditions, communicating effectively and respectfully with staff, and following all applicable laws and company policies. Criminal history may adversely affect your eligibility for certain responsibilities in this role.</p><p>The base salary range for this position is as follows: $162,700.00 - $220,200.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits like health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits.</p>