Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuously innovating.
$105,100 - $185,000
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to innovation. The Global Engineering Strategy team (GES) is seeking a results-oriented, inventive data center engineer to drive development, implementation, and delivery of enterprise data center strategies through colocation facilities and AWS infrastructure builds.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading engineering due diligence for new and expanding regions
  • Performing technical design engineering diligence for global regions
  • Working with product teams on infrastructure roll-out plans for new AWS products
  • Conducting PUE analysis and cooling solution analysis
  • Preparing long-lead equipment for proposed build designs
  • Supporting power and water teams with engineering analysis
  • Collaborating with international utilities to understand HV/MV substation design
  • Managing and reviewing site test-fits and site plans
  • Providing engineering design decisions for strategic planning and region selection

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with clear communication skills, a consistent track record of delivery, and extensive experience in domestic and international data center delivery. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment, understand best practices for service-oriented product delivery, and be able to work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions.

This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams across AWS, contribute to solving challenging problems in the cloud infrastructure space, and be part of an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas. Travel may be required (up to 25%), including international support.

Join us in keeping the cloud running and delivering the highest standards for safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Last updated 10 days ago

Responsibilities For Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy

  • Lead engineering due diligence for new and expanding regions
  • Perform technical design engineering diligence for global regions
  • Work with product teams on infrastructure roll-out plans for new AWS products
  • Conduct PUE analysis and cooling solution analysis
  • Prepare long-lead equipment for proposed build designs
  • Support power and water teams with engineering analysis
  • Collaborate with international utilities on HV/MV substation design
  • Manage and review site test-fits and site plans
  • Provide engineering design decisions for strategic planning and region selection
  • Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical regions
  • Interact with various teams including Design Engineering, Colocation Engineering, Power, Water, Strategy Business planning, and Finance

Requirements For Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical engineering/Architect or relevant discipline
  • 5+ 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
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver consistently
  • Experience with domestic and international data center delivery
  • Understanding of best practices for service-oriented product delivery

Benefits For Global Strategy Engineer, Global Engineering Strategy

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Budget
  • Mentorship and Career Growth opportunities

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