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Solution Architect, Frontier AI, Startups

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $150,000 / year
  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job highlights

  • Architect cloud solutions for early-stage startups.
  • Focus on Generative AI and cloud computing.
  • Advise customers as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Collaborate with product teams on new features.
  • Share knowledge through content and presentations.

About the role

Solution Architect, Frontier AI, Startups

Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.

Do you like startups? Are you interested in Cloud Computing & Generative AI? Yes? We have a role you might find interesting.

Startups are the large enterprises of the future. These young companies are founded by ambitious people who have a desire to build something meaningful and to challenge the status quo. To address underserved customers, or to challenge incumbents. They usually operate in an environment of scarcity: whether that’s capital, engineering resource, or experience. This is where you come in.

The Startup Solutions Architecture team is dedicated to working with these early stage startup companies as they build their businesses. We’re here to make sure that they can deploy the best, most scalable, and most secure architectures possible – and that they spend as little time and money as possible doing so.

We are looking for technical builders who love the idea of working with early stage startups to help them as they grow. In this role, you’ll work directly with a variety of interesting customers and help them make the best (and sometimes the most pragmatic) technical decisions along the way. You’ll have a chance to build enduring relationships with these companies and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.

As well as spending time working directly with customers, you’ll also get plenty of time to “sharpen the saw” and keep your skills fresh. We have more than 175 services across a range of different categories and it’s important that we can help startups take advantages of the right ones. You’ll also play an important role as an advocate with our product teams to make sure we are building the right products for the startups you work with. And for the customers you don’t get to work with on a 1:1 basis you’ll get the chance to share your knowledge more broadly by working on technical content and presenting at events.

A day in the life

You’re surrounded by innovation. You’re empowered with a lot of ownership. Your growth is accelerated. The work is challenging. You have a voice here and are encouraged to use it. Your experience and career development is in your hands. We live our leadership principles every day. At Amazon, it's always "Day 1".

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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.

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 in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • 4+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
  • 2+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
  • 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
  • Experience building large-scale machine learning and AI solutions at Internet scale
  • Experience in developing and deploying large scale machine learning or deep learning models and/or systems into production, including batch and real-time data processing AND/OR Experience in developing and deploying large scale machine learning or deep learning models and/or systems into production, including batch and real-time data processing AND/OR Hands-on experience benchmarking and optimizing performance of models on accelerated computing (GPU, TPU, AI ASICs) clusters with high-speed networking OR Hands-on experience scaling pre-training and post-training foundation models

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Key skills/competency

  • Solution Architect
  • Frontier AI
  • Startups
  • Cloud Computing
  • Generative AI
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • AWS
  • Technical Consulting
  • Scalable Architectures

Skills & topics

  • Solution Architect
  • Frontier AI
  • Startups
  • Cloud Computing
  • Generative AI
  • Machine Learning
  • AWS
  • Technical Consulting
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Security
  • Networking
  • Data Analytics
  • AI Solutions
  • Deep Learning
  • MLOps
  • Cloud Platform
  • Startup Ecosystem

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in cloud computing, AI, and startup environments. Quantify achievements.
  • Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your passion for startups and generative AI.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on AWS services, AI/ML concepts, and architectural design.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss how you've advised clients on technical challenges.
  • Express enthusiasm for innovation: Show your drive to work with cutting-edge AI technology.

Technical preparation

Master AWS services and AI/ML offerings.,Practice designing scalable cloud architectures.,Prepare to discuss AI model deployment strategies.,Review foundational computer science concepts.

Behavioral questions

Describe a challenging startup technical problem.,How do you advise on pragmatic technical decisions?,Share an experience of building trusted advisor relationships.,How do you balance innovation with resource constraints?

Frequently asked questions

What kind of technical background is required for the Solution Architect, Frontier AI, Startups role at AWS?
The Solution Architect, Frontier AI, Startups role at AWS requires a strong technical foundation. This includes at least 4 years in specific technology domains like software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data & analytics. Additionally, you need 2+ years in application/infrastructure design, implementation, or consulting, and a total of 10+ years in IT development or consulting within the software or Internet industries.
What are the preferred qualifications for a Solution Architect focused on Frontier AI and startups at AWS?
Preferred qualifications for this role include experience in software development or internet-related industries. Specifically, experience building large-scale machine learning and AI solutions at internet scale is highly valued. This also extends to deploying ML/deep learning models into production, optimizing performance on accelerated computing clusters, and scaling foundation models.
How does AWS support career growth and development for Solution Architects?
AWS emphasizes continuous learning and career advancement. For Solution Architects, this includes extensive knowledge-sharing opportunities, mentorship programs, and access to resources aimed at developing well-rounded professionals. The company fosters a culture where your experience and career development are largely in your hands, supported by numerous AWS services and leadership principles.
What is the work environment like for a Solution Architect on the Startup Solutions Architecture team at AWS?
The environment is characterized by innovation and ownership, offering accelerated growth and challenging work. You'll have a voice in discussions and are encouraged to use it. The role involves working directly with exciting early-stage startups, helping them make critical technical decisions and building enduring relationships as a trusted advisor.
Does AWS encourage applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths for the Solution Architect, Frontier AI, Startups position?
Absolutely. AWS highly values diverse experiences and encourages applications even if you don't meet all preferred qualifications. If your career path is unconventional or includes alternative experiences, you are strongly encouraged to apply for the Solution Architect, Frontier AI, Startups role.