Principal Product Manager Technical, AWS Startup Team

Do you like startups Are you an expert in deep learning and generative AI Are you interested in innovating the next generation of products at the intersection of cloud computing and generative AI Yes We have a role you might find interesting.

Trusted by more startups around the world AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible for all by giving founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the worlds largest companies. With nearly two decades of experience supporting hundreds of thousands of startups including 80% of unicorns we democratize cloud computing to help founders bring their innovative ideas to life.


Key job responsibilities
Were seeking a dynamic entrepreneurial Principal Product Manager - Technical to drive innovation for startups across AWS. You will be the voice of the customer and spearhead Customer Research talking to startups from universities to all the latest unicorns as well as the leading VC Investors across all this role youll own and define the product vision for startup-focused tools and services and work alongside the Startups Engineering teams and AWS Service teams to bring that idea to life. This position has a high level of visibility so you will need to be able to communicate clearly and compellingly at all levels of the company. Additionally you will be responsible for measuring business impact by diving deep into metrics and customer inputs. You should have a positive attitude and strong work ethic; you will work fast and smart and adapt and iterate quickly.

This role will require coordination across many internal and external teams and will be visible at the highest levels of the company. Youll work with our customers investor partners software vendors and operational stakeholders to spearhead the definition of new product capabilities through expertly crafted PRFAQs.


A day in the life
Given the scope and high level of ownership that Principal Technical Product Managers have rarely are two days the same. On a weekly basis you will be working with customers both startups and Investors to learn about the problems they are trying to solve validating feedback with internal stakeholders across Sales Marketing and Engineering writing PRFAQs iterating on product decisions with the AWS Service teams and the ACE Engineering team working with partners in solution architecture legal documentation etc. thinking big to envision what is next and exhibiting learn and be curious for different technologies growth strategies and market customers are developers and technical decision makers so you will be using code technical documentation and architecture diagrams to understand problems and communicate solutions.

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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Bachelors degree
- 10 years of technical product or program management experience
- Experience in technical product management program management or engineering
- Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders
- Experience as a strong leader who can prioritize well communicate clearly and effectively influence across cross-functional teams
- Experience owning feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product

- Bachelors degree in computer science engineering analytics mathematics statistics IT or equivalent

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.

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279900/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.