Principal Solutions Architect

Position Overview We’re seeking a Principal Solutions Architect who combines deep hands-on technical expertise with the ability to build scalable mechanisms that amplify the effectiveness of our Startup Solutions Architecture team.

This role requires a rare blend of builder’s depth and strategic impact: someone who can still design, code, and operate systems at scale, while also creating programs, frameworks, and reusable assets that multiply impact across hundreds of startups.

At AWS, we’re looking for builders who scale impact. The successful candidate will combine:

• Deep technical expertise (still hands-on)
• Scalable mechanism design (programs, frameworks, enablement)
• Startup empathy (credible in front of developers and co-founders)
• AI/data native perspective (helping startups turn data into their moat)

This role offers the chance to shape how AWS engages startups at scale — while working at the frontier of cloud + data + AI innovation.

Key job responsibilities Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Mechanism Building

• Design and implement scalable programs, reusable assets, and automation tools that amplify the impact of the Startup SA org.
• Create reference architectures, IaC templates, and enablement content to accelerate solution delivery across startups.
• Develop systematic approaches to capture, codify, and share technical insights from the field back into the org.
• Mentor SAs and drive technical upskilling programs that elevate the entire team’s capabilities.

Domain Expertise & Hands-on Impact

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