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AWS Specialist Solutions Architects (SSAs) are experts with deep domain-specific knowledge who tackle advanced technical concepts and feature designs. As part of the AWS sales organization, SSAs engage with customers facing complex challenges that require expert solutions. This role involves crafting scalable, flexible, and resilient technical architectures to meet those needs, whether by guiding the refactoring of existing applications or designing new cloud-based systems. If you are passionate about solving unique technical challenges for customers, consider becoming an AWS Specialist Solutions Architect!
The Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) is an integral part of AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS). We focus on driving revenue, adoption, and growth from small and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers, including public sector initiatives. Our approach is customer-centric, aiming to resolve complex, business-critical challenges and develop go-to-market strategies that transform AWS concepts into substantial business opportunities. You'll be pivotal in the lifecycle of AWS customer initiatives—from ideation to acceleration of established businesses—while collaborating cross-functionally within AWS.
We are searching for a Senior Worldwide Specialist Solutions Architect focused on HPC to enhance our customers' capabilities, particularly in domains such as physics-informed machine learning, CAE, weather, and accelerated computing with GPU. As a trusted customer advocate, you will guide organizations on best practices for cloud-based solutions and assist in migrating workloads to the cloud. You will also have the chance to influence and execute strategies that promote AWS use within enterprise environments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong motivation, a customer-centric mindset, and a talent for connecting technology with measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities:
Design Customer Solutions:
Collaborate with AWS teams to help customers and partners architect HPC solutions utilizing AWS services. Engage with Stakeholders:
Work with Solution Architects, Account Managers, and Partners to define an HPC Engagement strategy focusing on public sector National Supercomputing Centers, Government agencies, and other critical sectors. Thought Leadership:
Provide insights and thought leadership through published articles, whitepapers, and reference architectures while training AWS specialists. Support Customer Success:
Be an essential part of the business development and account management teams, ensuring customer success in their AWS applications. Knowledge Sharing:
Capture and disseminate best practices across the global AWS solution architect community. Market Understanding:
Stay informed about AWS market segments and industry verticals. About the Team: At AWS, we take pride in our continuous innovation in cloud computing. Whether you are a startup or part of a Global 500 company, our team aims to provide the tools necessary to grow your business. We foster a culture of work-life balance, where personal and professional growth goes hand in hand. Our employee-led affinity groups cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers all employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience with HPC frameworks in domains like CAE, weather simulation, oil and gas, and financial services. Ability to understand HPC user requirements and map them to appropriate solutions. Hands-on experience with HPC scheduling middleware. Proficiency in deploying, tuning, and managing HPC technologies. High-level understanding of infrastructure platforms for running HPC services. Strong communication skills for engaging various stakeholders. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, CUDA, and Bash. Deep knowledge of GPUs in HPC and AI/ML frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a related field. Familiarity with HPC schedulers and distributed file systems. Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of cloud computing models related to HPC. Knowledge of infrastructure requirements for Networking, Storage, and Hardware Optimization. Previous experience in customer-facing strategic roles. Successful implementation of AWS services in diverse business environments. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. Job duties may include working cooperatively with team members, adhering to professional standards, and following legal and company policies. We encourage all individuals to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. The base pay for this role ranges from $138,200 to $239,000 annually, depending on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include equity and other benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Company:
Amazon Web Services, Inc. Job ID:
A3006157 Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Consulting, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries:
IT Services and IT Consulting
Collaborate with AWS teams to help customers and partners architect HPC solutions utilizing AWS services. Engage with Stakeholders:
Work with Solution Architects, Account Managers, and Partners to define an HPC Engagement strategy focusing on public sector National Supercomputing Centers, Government agencies, and other critical sectors. Thought Leadership:
Provide insights and thought leadership through published articles, whitepapers, and reference architectures while training AWS specialists. Support Customer Success:
Be an essential part of the business development and account management teams, ensuring customer success in their AWS applications. Knowledge Sharing:
Capture and disseminate best practices across the global AWS solution architect community. Market Understanding:
Stay informed about AWS market segments and industry verticals. About the Team: At AWS, we take pride in our continuous innovation in cloud computing. Whether you are a startup or part of a Global 500 company, our team aims to provide the tools necessary to grow your business. We foster a culture of work-life balance, where personal and professional growth goes hand in hand. Our employee-led affinity groups cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and empowers all employees. Basic Qualifications: Experience with HPC frameworks in domains like CAE, weather simulation, oil and gas, and financial services. Ability to understand HPC user requirements and map them to appropriate solutions. Hands-on experience with HPC scheduling middleware. Proficiency in deploying, tuning, and managing HPC technologies. High-level understanding of infrastructure platforms for running HPC services. Strong communication skills for engaging various stakeholders. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, CUDA, and Bash. Deep knowledge of GPUs in HPC and AI/ML frameworks. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a related field. Familiarity with HPC schedulers and distributed file systems. Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of cloud computing models related to HPC. Knowledge of infrastructure requirements for Networking, Storage, and Hardware Optimization. Previous experience in customer-facing strategic roles. Successful implementation of AWS services in diverse business environments. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. Job duties may include working cooperatively with team members, adhering to professional standards, and following legal and company policies. We encourage all individuals to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed. The base pay for this role ranges from $138,200 to $239,000 annually, depending on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include equity and other benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Company:
Amazon Web Services, Inc. Job ID:
A3006157 Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Consulting, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries:
IT Services and IT Consulting