Sr. Mgr Liquid Cooling Ops, AWS Hardware Engineering Services

This is a founding leadership role. The Senior Manager, Liquid Cooling Operations will build and lead a new organization responsible for the health and integrity of cooling fluid flowing through AWS's Basic qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent. - Experience fluid systems, corrosion science, or thermal management at scale - Experience leading organizations of 20+ engineers across multiple disciplines (chemistry, controls/detection, physical operations, data/analytics) and managing managers - Track record of standing up new organizations or capabilities from scratch, including hiring, authoring foundational specifications, and establishing operational standards - Strong operational discipline with a bias toward measurement and data-driven decision-making - Background in industries where fluid integrity is mission-critical — oil and gas, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical fluid systems, or automotive Preferred: - Advanced degree in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, or a related field - 10+ years of engineering experience in fluid systems, corrosion management, thermal management, or a closely related discipline - 5+ years of experience managing managers - Proven ability to hire and develop talent from non-traditional engineering backgrounds - Direct experience with leak detection systems, corrosion monitoring programs, or controlled-environment operations (cleanrooms, contained fluid systems) - Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure environments (not required — candidates from outside data center backgrounds are encouraged to apply) 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, WA, Seattle - 208,300.00 - 281,800.00 USD annually