principal software engineering Solutions Architect tech_leadership · Posted May 5, 2026
$210,200 – $284,300
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Solutions Architect in the software engineering function based in San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, LLMs, Deep Learning, Distributed Systems. Compensation is listed at $210,200–$284,300 per year.

Role
Solutions Architect
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA
Department
Solutions Architect
Posted
May 5, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Do you like startups? Are you interested in the intersection of cloud computing and disrupting innovation? Are you interested in the development and practical application of deep learning and generative AI? Yes? We have a role you might find interesting. Startups are the large enterprises of the future. These young companies are founded by ambitious people who have a desire to build something meaningful and challenge the status quo. They seek to address underserved customers, or to challenge incumbents. They usually operate in an environment of scarcity: whether that’s capital, engineering resource, or experience. This is where you come in. We are looking for technical builders who love the idea of working with early stage startups to help them as they grow. In this role, you’ll work directly with a variety of interesting customers and help them make the best (and sometimes the most pragmatic) technical decisions along the way. You’ll have a chance to build enduring relationships with these companies and establish yourself as a trusted advisor. As a member of the AWS Startups team, you will work directly with customers to help them successfully leverage AWS technology at scale. As well as spending time working directly with customers,…

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