Automotive Partner Solutions Architect, Partner & Industry Specialists

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Senior Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) with deep domain expertise in the Automotive industry - specifically within Software-Defined Vehicles, AV/ADAS, In-vehicle Agents, or Digital Customer Experience. As an Automotive PSA, you will shape our industry solution strategy across the AWS Partner Network, working with consulting and technology partners to develop repeatable solutions that address line-of-business use cases for Automotive customers. This is a US-based role with global influence - you will publish proven partner solutions across Go-to-Market channels and evangelize them with customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will possess technical depth in vehicle engineering and/or systems engineering - specifically in at least one of the following areas: real-time operating systems (QNX, Android Automotive, Linux), automotive networking (CAN, Ethernet), Electrical/Electronic architecture, simulation and Physical AI, or cloud-native software architecture.

Key job responsibilities

• Define and publish repeatable reference architectures, whitepapers, solution briefs, and technical content for Automotive partner solutions

• Conduct architecture reviews and build proof-of-concept implementations to validate partner solutions on AWS

• Partner with Account SAs, Sales, Business Development, and service teams to accelerate customer adoption through enablement, architecture guidance, and workshops

• Build executive and senior management relationships within partner organizations as a trusted technical advisor

• Establish AWS as the preferred cloud platform for Automotive architectures, solutions, and services

• Enable pipeline generation by delivering technical workshops and solution demos to Automotive prospects alongside partners

• Evangelize partners’ value proposition internally across AWS and externally with customers

• Capture and share best-practice knowledge with the broader Solutions Architect community

• Share customer and partner feedback with internal product and engineering teams to influence the AWS roadmap

• 7+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure, or systems engineering within an Automotive OEM, tier-1 supplier, or ISV, * Cloud Technology Certification (such as Solutions Architecture, Cloud Security Professional or Cloud DevOps Engineering)
• Experience engaging and influencing C-level executives, both business and technical
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team, or experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems
• Technical depth in one or more: SDV platforms (QNX, Android Automotive, Linux), automotive networking (CAN, Ethernet), E/E architecture, ADAS/AV simulation, Physical AI, or connected vehicle services.
• Experience with cloud architectures for automotive workloads (data lakes, ML pipelines, digital twins, OTA, fleet analytics)

AD&D insurance, Parental leave, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account Full-time Houston, TX, 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.

AWS partners for Automotive include the largest systems integrators, leading automotive ISVs, and innovative startups building on AWS. Our customers - OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and mobility companies - are developing solutions across SDV, ADAS, Product Engineering, EV, and Digital Customer Experience using cloud technologies including Agentic and Generative AI, data analytics, high-performance compute, and simulation to dramatically accelerate innovation.

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