senior software engineering Solutions Architect ic 7+ yrs · Posted May 13, 2026
$153,600 – $207,800
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Solutions Architect in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with AWS, LLMs, Cloud Computing and roughly 7+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $153,600–$207,800 per year.

Role
Solutions Architect
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Austin, TX
Work mode
On-site
Experience
7+ years
Department
Solutions Architect
Posted
May 13, 2026
AI Summary
AWS Solutions Architect advises on certification exam technical accuracy, develops internal tools for exam management and fraud detection, and incorporates GenAI services. Requires 7+ years in technology domains and 3+ years in design/implementation roles.

Job description

from Amazon careers
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training & Certification team is seeking a driven, talented, and experienced AWS Solutions Architect to advise on the technical accuracy and clarity of certification exam questions and to support the development of custom software solutions and integrations for the development, delivery, and maintenance of AWS certification exams.

In this role, you will join a team of Solutions Architects that help assure certification question accuracy for existing and new certification exams. As an AWS subject matter expert, you will advise question writers with technical expertise and acumen for exam development and provide leadership for certification exam evolution and new exam development. You will leverage your development expertise to architect and develop the next generation of certification development and delivery tools and help automate manual processes. Where applicable, you will leverage and apply AWS GenAI services to assist in maintaining certification exam integrity, detect fraud, and provide predictive analytics and improve operational efficiency



Key job responsibilities
- Participate in managing, monitoring, and developing technical certification exam questions
- Design and manage development of internal applications to support exam development, maintenance, analytics, and fraud detection
- Recommend ways to incorporate Generative AI into internal application and processes
- Maintain the technical bar for a cadre of expert technical question writers

**There may be occasional travel involved for this role**




Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 5+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

Preferred Qualifications

- 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



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