Would you like to shape the future of cloud computing by identifying and working
with the most promising early-stage startups and venture capital firms in
[region]? Do you have the technical depth, business acumen, and investment
insight to help establish AWS as the foundation for the next generation of
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 within AWS, you will work with venture
capital firms and angel investors to accelerate portfolio company success.
You'll work with key investors to help unlock the potential of their portfolio
companies on AWS, enabling faster innovation and scaling. Your role focuses on
supporting meaningful initiatives between the investment community and AWS,
helping startups leverage cloud to achieve breakthrough growth. You'll combine
technical understanding of cloud and emerging technologies, such as generative
AI, with business acumen to identify opportunities and ensure startups have
access to the tools, expertise, and support needed to build world-changing
products on AWS infrastructure.
Key job responsibilities
• Support and execute initiatives with venture and angel firms, contributing to
investor-focused programs that accelerate portfolio company success
• Implement solutions that address specific startup and investor needs
• Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives involving AWS Startups, Sales,
Marketing, and Product teams
• Monitor program effectiveness and provide feedback based on results
• Collect early-stage market signals from investors and founders to support AWS
innovation and help meet the evolving needs of tomorrow's breakthrough companies
• Evaluate technical and business potential of startups through understanding of
their architecture, technology stack, and market opportunity
• Serve as technical advisor to portfolio companies, helping them optimize their
cloud architecture and go-to-market approach
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the
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
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 & 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 in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications: - 7+ years of experience in technology industry with focus
on startups, ideally in combination with technical roles
- Strong understanding of cloud computing architectures, services, and best
practices and familiarity with generative AI technologies
- Experience supporting business initiatives that drive measurable outcomes
- Understanding of technical patterns and architectures for workloads relevant
to startups
- Bachelor's degree in technical or technical management field or equivalent
experience Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree (MBA or technical)
- Experience at startups or venture capital/angel firms
- Experience building and scaling cloud-native applications from the ground up
- Strong analytical and technical assessment capabilities
- Experience with commercial aspects of fast-growing technical businesses
- Ability to understand and evaluate emerging technologies
- Experience in multiple technical domains (AI/ML, Security, Infrastructure)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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
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