> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1043806-sr-startup-solutions-architect-solutions-architect-startups](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1043806-sr-startup-solutions-architect-solutions-architect-startups). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Startup Solutions Architect, Solutions Architect, Startups - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,600.0 - $207,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Databases, Software Engineering, IT Architecture, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/480D5CFCF6A94AC8978F560DC301B9EF/job/ ## About the Role * 8+ 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 * 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience Preferred Qualifications * 10+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience * Experience working with end user or developer communities ## Description * Help startups navigate the fast-moving GenAI landscape, from selecting the right foundation models and AI services to building production-ready AI-powered products and services * Guide founders through the real challenges of building GenAI applications, including managing model costs, latency, accuracy, safety, and AI best practices * Support startups in building the right data foundations to power their AI products, whether that's vector databases, data pipelines, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or fine-tuning workflows * Build and deepen relationships within Southern California's startup ecosystem, including top accelerators, incubators, and leading VC firms * Be a voice for your founders, connecting their feedback and needs directly to product and engineering teams to help shape the tools and services being built for them * Create technical content tailored to startups, such as blog posts, reference architectures, and sample code, that helps founders move faster and spend less time reinventing the wheel * Share your expertise at startup events, demo days, and developer meetups across the Southern California ecosystem to build trust and visibility in the community ## Related Videos - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. Here's How.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100329-this-app-reached-10-000-users-in-one-week-here-s-how) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Solution Architecture: A Startup Perspective](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/778-solution-architecture-a-startup-perspective) - [Supercharge your cloud-native applications with Generative AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/950-supercharge-your-cloud-native-applications-with-generative-ai) - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)