Senior Startup Investor Manager, (VC or Angel) , AWS Worldwide Startups

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 worlds 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 Investment Manager within AWS you will work with venture capital firms (or angel investors) to accelerate portfolio company success. Youll work closely with key investors to unlock the full potential of their portfolio companies on AWS enabling faster innovation and scaling. Your role focuses on creating meaningful initiatives between the investors helping startups leverage cloud to achieve breakthrough growth. Youll combine deep 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
Execute and drive initiatives with venture firms develop investor-focused programs that accelerate portfolio company success

Design and implement solutions that address specific startup and investor needs

Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives involving AWS Startups Sales Marketing and Product teams

Track program effectiveness and provide insights based on feedback and results

Gather early-stage market signals from investors and founders to inform AWS innovation and to meet the evolving needs of tomorrows breakthrough companies

About the team
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- 10 years of experience in technology industry with focus on startups ideally in combination with technical leadership roles
- Deep understanding of cloud computing architectures services and best practices and knowledge of generative AI technologies
- Ability to evaluate and guide early-stage and scaling companies
- Demonstrated success developing and executing business initiatives that drive measurable outcomes
- Bachelors degree in technical or technical management field or equivalent experience

- Advanced degree (MBA or technical)
- Leadership experience at startups or at Venture Capital firms
- Experience building and scaling cloud-native applications from ground-up
- Strong analytical and technical assessment capabilities
- Experience with commercial aspects of fast-growing technical businesses
- Demonstrated 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.

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 Companys 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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $158400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.