Games Partner Solutions Architect, Partner & Industry Specialists

Santa Monica

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Application deadline: May 24, 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Senior Partner Solutions Architect (PSA) with domain expertise in the Media, Entertainment, Games & Sports (MEGS) sector, specifically within the Video Games industry. As a Games PSA, you will have the opportunity to shape our Industry solution strategy across our AWS Partner Network. AWS partners include the largest software and systems integration companies, as well as hundreds of innovative software and services companies, who are using AWS as their cloud platform of choice. In this role, working with our consulting and technology partners, you will focus on shaping repeatable industry solutions to line of business use cases, publish these across our Go-to-Market channels and evangelize these proven solutions at Games Customers. In this role you will have a global remit to shape and publish repeatable Industry Partner solutions that can accelerate adoption of AWS cloud computing services. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical skill in software architecture, game development pipelines including game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), real-time multiplayer systems, game backend infrastructure, live operations (Live. Ops), software deployment and cloud computing as well as customer facing and technical sales skills at all levels of a sales organization. The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges. The ideal candidate is an influencer by nature and must be seen as someone partners and customers are eager to engage with and have a strong hands-on approach. They will be the subject matter expert for the Games industry to become a trusted advisor to sales teams and customers, driving customer outcomes through partners. They will be responsible for accelerating customers cloud adoption in the industry, including core systems modernization, game server migration, live game operations, player data & analytics pipelines, AI/ ML for games (e.g., generative AI content creation, player behavior modeling, matchmaking, anti-cheat), and studio build/ CI-CD automation with associated IS - Vs. AWS partners develop and deploy solutions for customers in the Games industry including AAA game studios, indie developers, game publishers, and gaming platform/services providers. AWS customers are developing some of the most exciting and innovative new businesses, and partners are using cloud technologies from AWS such as Agentic and Generative AI, data analytics, compute and storage to dramatically accelerate innovation. A Senior PSA will work across a global matrixed organization and navigate multiple partner capabilities as they apply these technologies to solve for line of business use cases with repeatable solutions built on AWS. Key job responsibilities. Key job responsibilities Work with partners and customers to develop top of funnel sales opportunities with Games industry customers. Partner with Account S - As, Sales, Business Development and service development teams to accelerate customer adoption of partner solutions through enablement, technical architecture, customer workshops. Evangelize partners value proposition internally throughout AWS and externally with customers Establish AWS as the partners preferred cloud platform for financial services solutions and services. Work alongside the AWS Partner Development Specialists to develop extensive executive and senior management relationships within partner organizations and become their trusted advisor Provide the architectural guidance and recommendations necessary to promote successful engagements with partners globally Assist solution providers with the definition of technical strategies that will enable them to sell more of their offering on the AWS platform Capture and share best-practice knowledge with our broader Solution Architect community Share customer feedback to internal product management and engineering teams to help drive the future of AWS About the team. About AWS - Diverse Experiences. AWS 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, hasnt followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, dont let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture. Here at AWS, its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and Amaze. Con (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth. Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. 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, theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications- 6 years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience- 6 years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience- Bachelor's degree- 4 years experience working directly with Games industry customers on cloud and AI adoption, with demonstrated understanding of commercial game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and game development workflows. Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent- Experience working with consulting partners through solution alignment, account management, product management, program management and business development engagements.

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