Description Do you love experimenting with new programming tools and technologies? Are you excited to explore how generative AI will transform how software is designed, implemented, and deployed? Do you gain satisfaction from helping other software developers by sharing your knowledge? If so, then this might be your dream job ... Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate (DA) to join the Developer Experience organization, focusing on generative AI. As a resident of the AWS GenAI Loft in San Francisco, you will engage AWS and non-AWS communities, drive our efforts in this fast-evolving field, and dig deep into topics such as prompt engineering, RAG, agentic workflows, and how to use generative AI within software solutions and to enhance software development processes. In this role, you will work with the community, partners like Anthropic, Cohere, Langchain, and others to explore solutions, publish content, and speak at events. Key job responsibilities As an AWS Developer Advocate on Generative AI, your role is to champion innovation and inspire developers worldwide. You'll be deeply involved with cutting-edge communities of early adopters who are exploring the possibilities of Generative AI. On any given day, you might be researching a new tools or frameworks, delivering a compelling presentation at a major developer event; hosting events at the AWS GenAI Loft in San Francisco; collaborating directly with a group of AI pioneers; experimenting with novel use cases and pushing the limits of what's possible on AWS; publishing an in-depth blog post, writing innovative code samples or demos, or recording a tutorial video. You'll act as a bridge between these innovative communities and Amazon's engineers. You'll gather insights and feedback from developers on the frontlines, then translate that knowledge to influence roadmaps for our products and services. Your technical depth and community connections will ensure AWS remains the go-to environment for building and deploying generative AI applications. About the team The Developer Experience team's mission is to explore the future of development so that we can help developers navigate a path to that future. Our goal is inspire developers around the world. We show them how to practically use new technologies to build efficiently in the cloud. We show them new things they are now able to achieve, both in tackling more complex cloud problems and building new solutions that leverage generative AI. We earn trust with developers by being authentic, and by being practitioners ourselves. We are on an exciting journey together, and not everything is solved yet. 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. 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. 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 Here at AWS, it’s 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 AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 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. Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of hands-on technical experience - 2+ years of experience in presenting technical topics - 4+ years in a customer-facing or developer community facing role Preferred Qualifications You are experienced and recognized with appropriate professional recognition and/or professional practice in some of the following: - Full-Stack Development - Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI Engineering - Cloud-native architecture (AWS, Containers, Serverless...) with background in Software Development, Architecture or Operations (SRE, DevOps) - Experienced in customer-facing or developer community facing roles - Ability to translate technical features into tangible customer business benefits 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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Los 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 $124,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $277,700/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.