Sr. Startup Investor Manager, Accelerators and Institutes

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Amazon

full-time

Posted: October 15, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Description

Would you like to drive cloud computing and GenAI adoption by working with promising early-stage startups and accelerator programs? Do you have the technical knowledge and business acumen to help establish AWS as the foundation for innovative technology companies? Trusted by more startups around the world, AWS makes the power of cloud computing accessible to all. We give founders everywhere access to the same technology that powers the world's largest companies. With nearly 20 years of experience, gained from supporting hundreds of thousands of startups, the AWS Startups team helps founders prove that their world-changing ideas are possible, at any stage of growth, and any level of funding. This is why more startups, and over 80% of unicorns, choose to launch on AWS. As a Senior Startup Investor Manager, Accelerators within AWS, you will execute our engagement strategy with startup accelerators. You'll combine technical understanding of cloud technologies with business development to evaluate and support high-potential startups. Your technical expertise will enable you to participate in architectural and technical discussions with founding teams, while your business acumen will help implement AWS's approach to accelerator partnerships. Key job responsibilitiesExecute AWS market and technical strategy within assigned accelerator programs Assess technical and business potential of startups through understanding of their architecture and technology stack Build and maintain relationships with accelerators and early-stage investors Implement strategic initiatives that align AWS services with startup and accelerator needs Provide technical and business guidance to portfolio companies on cloud architecture Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute programs that support startup growth Create and deliver business reviews on portfolio progress and challenges About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Locations

  • United States, CA, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States

Salary

Salary not disclosed

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

180,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly

Source: ai estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Skills Required

  • - Knowledge of cloud computing services or deployment architectureintermediate
  • - Experience delivering against a large organization's long-term strategy and goalsintermediate
  • - 6+ years of experience in technology industry with focus on startups, accelerators, or technical rolesintermediate
  • - Experience evaluating technical solutions in startup contextintermediate
  • - Bachelor's degree in technical field or equivalent experienceintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • - Knowledge of cloud computing services or deployment architecture (experience)
  • - Experience delivering against a large organization's long-term strategy and goals (experience)
  • - 6+ years of experience in technology industry with focus on startups, accelerators, or technical roles (experience, 6 years)
  • - Experience evaluating technical solutions in startup context (experience)
  • - Bachelor's degree in technical field or equivalent experience (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • - Experience with cloud native technologies (experience)
  • - Experience with accelerator programs and early-stage startup ecosystems (experience)
  • - Startup operating experience or early-stage investment experience (experience)
  • - Understanding of emerging technologies (experience)
  • - Experience in specific technical domains (AI/ML, Security, Infrastructure) (experience)
  • 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. (experience)
  • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Execute AWS market and technical strategy within assigned accelerator programs
  • Assess technical and business potential of startups through understanding of their architecture and technology stack
  • Build and maintain relationships with accelerators and early-stage investors
  • Implement strategic initiatives that align AWS services with startup and accelerator needs
  • Provide technical and business guidance to portfolio companies on cloud architecture
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute programs that support startup growth
  • Create and deliver business reviews on portfolio progress and challenges
  • About the team
  • About AWS
  • Diverse Experiences
  • AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
  • Why AWS?
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
  • Inclusive Team Culture
  • Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
  • Mentorship & Career Growth
  • We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
  • Work/Life Balance
  • We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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