Principal Global Public Safety, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Principal, Global Public Safety Lead to define the strategy, vision, and execution for emergency connectivity across multiple countries and stakeholders. You will shape external partnerships with first responders, regulators, and global organizations while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

The role demands deep public safety expertise, strategic influence, and a track record of delivering scalable satellite-based communications solutions

Qualifications

• 7+ years developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• 7+ years of professional or military experience.
• 7+ years solving problems with technology in the Telecommunications industry.
• 7+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience.
• 7+ years of working with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies, including Mainframe, Serverless, Containers, or Cloud Operations.
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.

Responsibilities

• Own the global public safety strategy for Amazon LEO’s Emergency Connectivity Services, driving external relationships from concept to launch.
• Define and execute long-term vision for emergency connectivity services worldwide.
• Develop external relationships to enable reliable satellite-based communications for first responders.
• Drive end-to-end development of initiatives with exceptional customer experiences from design to launch.
• Establish partnerships with PSAPs, emergency response regulators, and global stakeholders.
• Develop scalable solutions that cover multiple countries, languages, and regulatory environments.
• Balance customer needs with operational excellence and compliance while delivering global-scale solutions.
• Influence cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

Skills

Business agreements

Professional/Military experience

Telecom technology problems

Go-To-Market/BD/Sales

Enterprise modernization

Strategic leadership influence

Job description

Principal Global Public Safety, Amazon Leo

Help build the future of global emergency communications—from space.

Amazon LEO is building a next-generation low Earth orbit satellite network designed to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to communities around the world, including places where traditional networks don’t exist or fail when they’re needed most.

As the Principal, Global Public Safety Lead you have deep expertise in Public Safety and Emergency Response. You’ll define the strategy, vision, and execution for emergency connectivity capabilities that enable first responders, emergency service providers, governments, businesses, and communities to stay connected when every second matters.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the vision at the intersection of satellite communications, public safety, global technology, and customer experience, creating solutions that have the potential to save lives across dozens of countries.

Key job responsibilities

• You’ll own the global public safety strategy for Amazon LEO’s Emergency Connectivity Services, driving our external relationships from concept through launch while partnering with engineering, operations, legal, regulatory, public policy, and external emergency services organizations.
• Define and execute the long-term vision for emergency connectivity services worldwide.
• Develop external relationships worldwide to enable reliable satellite-based communications for first responders and emergency service providers.
• Drive end-to-end development of initiatives, ensuring exceptional customer experiences from design through launch.
• Establish partnerships with Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), emergency response organizations, regulators, and global stakeholders.
• Develop scalable solutions that support multiple countries, languages, regulatory environments, and emergency service integrations.
• Balance customer needs, operational excellence, and compliance requirements while delivering innovative solutions at global scale.
• Influence cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, legal, regulatory affairs, and public policy to deliver complex, high-impact initiatives.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• 7+ years of professional or military experience
• 7+ years of solving problems with technology in the Telecommunications industry experience
• 7+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience
• 7+ years of working with Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration technologies, including, but not limited to, Mainframe, Serverless, Containers, or Cloud Operations experience
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders

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, Redmond - 176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually

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