Senior Startup Solutions Architect, Startups Canada

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Senior Startup Solutions Architect in Toronto to engage with startups and provide technical advocacy. You will help design scalable cloud solutions and work with innovative companies, such as AI pioneers and fintech disruptors. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in design and consulting and a strong background in cloud computing. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact in the startup ecosystem.

Benefits

Mentorship and career growth

Inclusive company culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with startup customers to provide technical advocacy.
• Create plans with account teams to assist customers with cloud needs.
• Collaborate with AWS teams to create content for the startup community.

Skills

Design and implementation

Cloud computing

Software development

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics

Job description

Overview

Senior Startup Solutions Architect, Startups Canada

Description

Do you like startups? Are you interested in cloud computing? This role may be of interest if you’re passionate about helping early stage companies build scalable, secure cloud architectures.

Startups are the large enterprises of the future. These young companies are founded by ambitious people who want to build something meaningful and challenge the status quo. They often operate with limited resources. This is where you come in.

The AWS Startup Solutions Architecture team works with early stage startup companies to help them deploy the best, most scalable, and most secure architectures while minimizing time and cost. We are looking for technical builders who enjoy working with startups to help them grow. In this role, you’ll work directly with customers to guide pragmatic technical decisions, build lasting relationships, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor. You’ll also keep your skills fresh, working with over 200 services across categories and advocating for products that meet startup needs. When not working 1 : 1 with customers, you’ll contribute to technical content and present at events.

Key job responsibilities

• Engage directly with startup customers to provide technical advocacy as they build in the cloud, helping them minimize time and cost
• Create plans with account teams to define how you will assist customers with their cloud needs
• Share technical knowledge broadly by participating in startup-focused sessions with groups of customers
• Collaborate with AWS teams (e.g., marketing, training) to create content for the startup community at scale (online videos and other digital content)

A day in the life

As a Startup Solutions Architect, you’ll work with co-founders and CTOs to architect scalable cloud solutions that accelerate growth. You’ll evaluate technical requirements across AI, containers, and serverless architectures, lead hands-on workshops, and design migration strategies with partners. You’ll collaborate with field engineers and product teams to address startup challenges such as scaling bottlenecks, cost optimization, and translating feedback into product improvements. Your guidance helps startups reduce time-to-market and build resilient architectures.

About The Team

Our Startups Solutions Architecture team in Canada partners with the country’s most innovative startups—from AI pioneers to fintech disruptors—helping them build and scale on AWS. We are hands-on builders who create proofs of concept, develop frameworks, and solve complex technical challenges alongside customers. You’ll collaborate with Account Managers, Partner teams, and AWS specialists while tackling GenAI implementations to security compliance. Our mission is to accelerate startup success through world-class technical guidance. Join a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and making a real impact on the next generation of game-changing companies.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, has not 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 continue to innovate. Customers from startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work / Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When you’re supported at work and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continued innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We continuously raise our performance bar as we pursue being Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other resources to help you develop as a professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or 8+ years of professional or military experience
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders
• Experience in technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Knowledge of software development tools and methodologies
• Experience working with end user or developer communities
• Experience in a technical role within a sales organization
• Experience architecting / operating solutions built on AWS
• Experience with the startup ecosystem

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.

Company - Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.

Job ID : A3083262

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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