Senior Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Global Engineering Strategy team (GES) is looking for a results-oriented, inventive data centre engineer to drive development, implementation and delivery of enterprise data centers strategies through the use of collocation facilities and AWS infrastructure builds, which meet strict quality and performance levels across the globe.
You will lead the engineering due diligence efforts for new and expanding regions, which maintain the highest performance standards and utilize innovation to reduce budgets and increase efficiency.
Our Senior Global Strategy Engineers:
Are strong leaders who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery.
Provide creative engineering balanced with high quality and customer focus.
Work as part of a team to accomplish our goals.
Perform technical design engineering diligence for global regions.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Understand the best practices for service oriented product delivery
Have extensive experience within the arena of domestic and international data center delivery.
The Global Strategy responsibilities include:
Working product teams on infrastructure roll-out plans in support of new AWS products
PUE analysis
Cooling solution analysis
Long Lead equipment preparation for the proposed build design.
Review of colocation assessment for new regions
Support the power and water teams with engineering analysis.
In conjunction with the Energy Team, work with International Utilities to understand HV/MV substation design and impacts to assess risk and impacts on our builds
Manage/review site test-fits and site plans
Provide engineering design decisions to the planning team for strategic planning and region selection.
Work with internal teams to understand design requirements and solicit internal customer input.
Collaborate with other disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architects to assess how our various products can be deployed in that region
Ability to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.
Escalate issues as required and communicate clearly and effectively at the appropriate level of detail with people from a wide range of technical abilities and backgrounds.
In this role, you will interact with Design Engineering, Colocation Engineering, Power, Water, Strategy Business planning and Finance teams. You will also interact with Senior management, Directors and VP's to deliver the engineering planning decisions for approval and feedback.
Travel will occasionally be necessary but shouldn’t be more than 25%. International support will be part of the job.
About the team
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering/Architect or relevant discipline.
- 7+ years of experience with industrial/ commercial design or experience directly related to data center infrastructure and data center planning.
- In depth understanding of critical data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Licensed Architect or relevant discipline.
- Familiar with Substation design, HV/MV distribution systems.
- Understanding of international code requirements.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
