Principal, Solutions Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Solutions Architect. Location: San Francisco, California, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Senior Level, Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and build large-scale cloud network architectures.
• Architect networking systems for large-scale web and mobile applications using cloud-native and microservices-based structures.
• Produce technical whitepapers, blogs, architecture diagrams, and customer-facing documentation for AWS cloud networking solutions.
• Develop best practices for designing and operating resilient, observable, and secure cloud networks;
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable cloud networking solutions and influence product roadmap decisions.
• Design enhancements for hyperscale networking systems addressing IPv6 migration, IPv4 exhaustion, terabit-scale throughput, and future encrypted networking challenges.
• Train and mentor peers and customers on advanced cloud networking concepts and architecture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in relevant technical roles.
• Strong expertise in at least one domain: software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data and analytics.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale networks;
• Strong knowledge of network virtualization and software-defined networking.
• Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 protocols and standards.
• Experience with Layer 2 networking technologies, including MPLS and Ethernet.
• Experience with routing protocols and large-scale network design.

Preferred:

• Experience working in hyperscale or cloud networking environments.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience influencing product strategy and roadmap development.
• Ability to work across engineering and business teams in complex environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: $210,200 to $284,300 per year.
• Potential additional compensation including equity and sign-on bonuses.
• Full healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Financial benefits including retirement plans and investment options;
• Paid time off and parental leave programs.
• Access to Amazon employee benefits, training, and internal mobility programs.

Other Information:

• Full-time role requiring 40 hours per week.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion;
• Candidates must comply with applicable work authorization requirements.
• Accommodations available during hiring process for candidates with disabilities.