Sr. Solutions Architect, Media & Entertainment, Games and Sports (MEGS)

We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to join AWS's Media, Entertainment, Games & Sports team. This role focuses on helping studio, post-production, and content creation customers adopt cloud services and architectures that transform their creative and operational workflows.

The ideal candidate pairs a deep, hands-on understanding of how content is made in Hollywood, from development through post-production and distribution, with strong AI/ML experience. You will be the bridge between AWS's cloud capabilities and the real-world challenges facing studios, VFX houses, and content creators.

Key job responsibilities

-Serve as a trusted technical advisor to major studio and content creation customers on GenAI adoption strategies

-Design and architect solutions leveraging cloud solutions for media workflows (script analysis, content generation, VFX pipeline automation, metadata enrichment, dubbing/localization, etc.)

-Build and deliver proof-of-concept implementations, reference architectures, and technical content tailored to studio audiences

-Partner with AWS service teams to shape the product roadmap based on customer feedback

-Collaborate with Account Solutions Architects and Account Managers to identify and progress solutions that deliver value to customers

-Present at industry events and create thought leadership content

-Contribute to internal enablement and upskilling peers on M&E workflow solutions

-Engage with partner ISVs and SIs in building solutions

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• 2+ years of practical machine learning experience
• Knowledge of video production crews, live streaming technologies, studio workflows, edit and post- production techniques, production calendars and staffing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years working directly with studios, post-production facilities, VFX companies, or media technology vendors
• Excellent communication skills - ability to present complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and creative executives

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Technology Certification (such as Solutions Architecture, Cloud Security Professional or Cloud DevOps Engineering)
• Direct experience with large language models (LLMs), diffusion models, or multimodal foundation models in production settings
• Familiarity with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or similar managed AI/ML platforms
• Experience with media-specific AI use cases: automated QC, content analysis, synthetic media generation, AI-assisted editing, intelligent metadata tagging, virtual production
• Understanding of media standards and formats
• Track record of thought leadership - published papers, conference talks, patents, or open-source contributions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.

USA, CA, Culver City - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually