Sr. Solutions Architect, Amazon Leo

Amazon Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking experienced technical leaders to define and execute Leo broadband solution development with mobile network operators and ecosystem partners. You will own end-to-end architectures, guide engineering teams, and incubate PoCs that enable carrier-grade connectivity across fiber, wireless, and satellite environments.

The role emphasizes building strategic partnerships, developing reference architectures, and sharing best practices in edge compute, hybrid cloud networking, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures
• 6+ years of IT domain experience (software, cloud, systems, security, networking, data & analytics)
• 6+ years IT development or implementation/consulting in software or Internet industries
• 5+ years infrastructure, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience with end user or developer communities
• Experience with microwave point-to-point or other PTOP technologies
• Experience with 4G/5G architectures, transport networks, backhaul or private wireless deployments

Responsibilities

• Be the voice of the customer — engage with operators, tower/infra providers, and rural broadband deployments to influence the roadmap
• Incubate and launch new solutions — design end-to-end architectures, lead technical sessions, develop reference solutions and PoCs
• Translate customer requirements into product direction across routing, WAN, QoS, and hybrid connectivity
• Solve blockers creatively by bridging physical constraints with scalable IP and cloud architectures
• Earn trust through transparency and expertise — build long-term partnerships with satellite, 4G/5G, transport, and edge deployments
• Develop and share technical content — create reference architectures, white papers, code samples, and blog posts
• Grow the Solutions Architecture org — contribute through hiring, coaching, and mentoring

Skills

Carrier-grade IP networking

4G/5G architectures

Satellite connectivity

Verticals: MNOs/Broadcasters

Automation tools & workflows

Job description

Description

Application deadline: Aug 29, 2026

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.

Amazon Leo is looking for experienced, creative, technical leaders to drive adoption of Leo broadband solutions in the telecommunications segment. This is an exciting opportunity to own definition and execution of solution development with Mobile Network Operators and telecom ecosystem partners.

Key job responsibilities

• Be the voice of the customer — engage directly with mobile network operators, broadcasters, tower companies, infrastructure teams, maritime/aviation providers, and rural broadband deployments to influence the roadmap of new features and service capabilities.
• Incubate and launch new solutions — design end-to-end architectures, lead technical discovery sessions, develop reference solutions, and support proofs of concept that enable customer use cases across LEO satellite and hybrid network environments.
• Translate customer requirements into product direction — understand the technical requirements of our customers and work closely with product management and engineering teams to guide the evolution of our offerings, with a focus on carrier-grade networking, WAN architectures, routing, traffic engineering, QoS, and hybrid connectivity across fiber, wireless, and satellite environments.
• Solve technical and commercial blockers creatively — develop new product offerings that bridge physical network constraints with scalable IP and cloud-integrated architectures aligned to customer operational goals.
• Earn trust through transparency and expertise — build long-term strategic partnerships with customers by demonstrating subject matter expertise in satellite communications, 4G/5G architectures, transport networks, backhaul systems, private wireless deployments, and distributed edge infrastructure.
• Develop and share technical content — create and capture best practices, reference architectures, white papers, code samples, and blog posts covering topics such as edge compute, hybrid cloud networking, secure overlays, and latency-sensitive workloads.
• Grow the Solutions Architecture organization — contribute through hiring, coaching, and mentoring others, and support knowledge sharing across the team.

What We're Looking For

The Candidate Brings a Combination Of The Following

• Hands-on experience with carrier-grade IP networking: routing, WAN architecture, traffic engineering, QoS, and hybrid connectivity across fiber, wireless, and satellite environments
• Familiarity with 4G/5G architectures, transport networks, backhaul systems, or private wireless deployments
• Understanding of how satellite connectivity integrates into modern distributed infrastructure, including edge compute, hybrid cloud networking, secure overlays, and latency-sensitive workloads
• Experience in one or more of the following verticals: mobile network operators, broadcasters, tower companies, microwave or ptp infrastructure, maritime/aviation connectivity, or rural broadband
• Comfort engaging customers to design architectures, lead technical discovery, and develop scalable solutions
• Preferred backgrounds: telecommunications engineering, satellite communications, service provider networking, distributed edge infrastructure, or large-scale enterprise WAN design
• Familiarity with automation tools, infrastructure APIs, and workflow scripting is a plus

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

• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
• 6+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
• 6+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
• Experience working with end user or developer communities
• Experience working with Microwave point to point or other point to point technologies
• Experience with 4G/5G architectures, transport networks, backhaul systems, or private wireless deployments
• Experience in one or more of the following verticals: mobile network operators, broadcasters, tower companies, microwave or ptp infrastructure, maritime/aviation connectivity, or rural broadband

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, Virtual Location - Colorado - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, DC, Virtual Location - WA DC - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Virtual Location - Texas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Virtual Location - Virginia - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Virtual Location - Washington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Kuiper Commercial Services LLC

Job ID: A10444824