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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

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A Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (Principal FDE) embeds across multiple strategic enterprise customers to define the technical strategy and engineering standards for AI-powered production systems Basic qualifications: - Current, active TS/SCI US Government Security Clearance - 10+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience - 8+ years of experience leading the design and architecture of large-scale production systems in customer-facing or enterprise environments - Experience building production AI or ML platforms used across multiple products or customers - Experience with enterprise-scale agentic workflows, multi-agent orchestration, or AI system governance Preferred: - Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients - Experience in executive level engagement with SVP/VP/C-Suite - Master's degree or above in computer science or equivalent - Experience creating reusable architectures or platforms adopted across an organization - Experience defining technical strategy and engineering standards as a principal engineer or tech lead influencing multi-team decisions - Experience influencing product roadmaps through engineering insights Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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, CO, Denver - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 220,100.00 - 297,700.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 200,100.00 - 270,600.00 USD annually

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