PR Manager, Custom Silicon & Quantum Computing

Job Description

Job Title: Senior PR Manager, Custom Silicon & Quantum Computing. Location: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

• Translate complex chip design, systems architecture, and quantum research into compelling narratives for both technical and general audiences.
• Partner with chip architects, quantum scientists, and business leaders to support product launches, strategic announcements, and thought leadership.
• Prepare engineers and scientists to be credible spokespeople representing technical work externally.
• Coordinate messaging and amplify the hardware story across Amazon and AWS communications teams;
• Develop proactive media strategies that highlight customer impact, technical differentiation, and long-term roadmap.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in communications or public relations.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to build proactive PR programs in technical domains.
• Skilled in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments;
• Experience translating R&D and technical work into accessible stories for media, customers, and industry audiences.

Preferred:

• Proven track record in technology storytelling campaigns in enterprise hardware, software, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure, or advanced research.
• High judgment under tight timelines while balancing transparency and competitive sensitivity;
• Self-driven and entrepreneurial in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Experience preparing technical experts as external spokespeople.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range:
  • San Francisco, CA / New York, NY: $165,800 – $224,300 annually
  • Seattle, WA: $150,800 – $204,000 annually
• Additional compensation: Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Comprehensive benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life options, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement;
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave
• Inclusive workplace with accommodations for disabilities during application and onboarding

Other Information:

• Equal opportunity employer, no discrimination based on veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
• Los Angeles County and San Francisco applicants: Employment consideration includes compliance with local fair chance ordinances;
• Role is part of Amazon’s communications team supporting investments in foundational AI models, custom silicon, and quantum computing.