Sr. Startup Investor Manager, AWS Accelerators and Institutes

Amazon • San Francisco, CA

8d • $162,700 - $220,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on driving cloud computing and GenAI adoption by working with promising early-stage startups and accelerator programs. The objective is to establish AWS as the foundation for innovative technology companies by leveraging technical knowledge and business acumen. AWS provides startups with access to cloud computing power, supporting them at any stage of growth and funding. The Senior Startup Investor Manager, Accelerators will execute engagement strategies with startup accelerators, combining technical understanding of cloud technologies with business development to evaluate and support high-potential startups. This involves participating in architectural and technical discussions with founding teams and implementing AWS's approach to accelerator partnerships.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cloud computing services or deployment architecture
• 6+ years of experience in technology industry with focus on startups, accelerators, or technical roles
• Experience evaluating technical solutions in startup context

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud native technologies
• Knowledge of existing and developing technologies
• Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics)
• Experience with accelerator programs and early-stage startup ecosystems
• Startup operating experience or early-stage investment experience

Responsibilities

• Execute AWS market and technical strategy within assigned programs
• Assess technical and business potential of startups through understanding of their architecture and technology stack
• Build and maintain relationships with accelerators and early-stage investors
• Implement strategic initiatives that align AWS services with startup and accelerator needs
• Provide technical and business guidance to portfolio companies on cloud architecture
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute programs that support startup growth
• Create and deliver business reviews on portfolio progress and challenges

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed