Amazon is hiring : Senior Solutions Architect, Prime Video Sports in Arlington

Description

Are you interested in shaping the future of sports entertainment? Do you want to define the next generation of how Amazon customers are watching live sports? Are you passionate about delivering long-term, extensible streaming solutions that drive operational and technical efficiency to bring the best selection to customers at the lowest costs?

If so, you would be the right person for the Senior Solutions Architect role on the Prime Video Sports Operations team, leading the expansion of Live Sports by bringing new sports leagues and capabilities to Prime Video. This role combines deep technical expertise with industry-specific knowledge to support the evaluation and onboarding of PV’s newest, most complex partners and leagues.

At the forefront of new deal evaluation, you will work across business and internal / external partner teams to identify and define technical metadata requirements, across software development teams to align on high-level, end-to-end engineering solutions, and across operational teams to ensure that solutions are scalable and durable for launch.

The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of enterprise-level technical depth, proven media industry experience, and exceptional relationship-building skills. You should have a demonstrated track record of architecting mission-critical solutions, understanding the nuances of broadcast standards, streaming protocols, and content workflows, while being able to translate complex technical concepts into measurable business value for entertainment executives.

Key job responsibilities

As a Sr. Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for building and leading durable programs to scale Live Events including :

• Collaborate with business, product, operations, and engineering teams to develop and execute the roadmap for live events.
• Assess partner requirements and technical capabilities to inform business and operational decisions.
• Provide technical expertise to inform integration solutions for complex problems with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., launch managers, product managers, marketing) to define how live and on-demand content will be presented to customers on Prime Video.
• Work closely with sports media partners, metadata aggregators, and internal teams to deliver results and continuously improve processes for publishing sports content.
• Plan for future investments needed to support industry standards.
• Establish goals, plans, and related metrics, manage initiatives, and track progress to achieve efficiency and quality improvements.

A day in the life

You will define and execute programs to bring new sports leagues to Prime Video, launch and support live events, and drive / manage technical and operational efficiency efforts.

A successful candidate will be highly analytical, resourceful, customer-focused, team oriented, and will have an ability to work independently under time constraints to meet deadlines.

A successful candidate will have a proven track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

About the team

The PV Sports Operations Deal Enablement team ensures the smooth launch of new live events. We confirm stakeholder support for new deals (1P / 3P rights, global sports, leagues, and teams) and provide technical guidance on metadata delivery and CX features for complex live events. We also lead alignment on fast-moving opportunities and drive investments for efficiency and scale. Collaborating with partners and internal teams (product, engineering, content acquisition, operations, execs), we ensure solutions support business growth, faster content launches, and enhanced customer experience.

Basic Qualifications

8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience

3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience

Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing large-scale systems with high availability and performance requirements; experience with writing functional requirements to create new solutions or refine processes

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience

5+ years of specific experience in media and entertainment technology, including broadcast systems, streaming platforms, or content management solutions; demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, business, and operations to deliver online products

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $138,200 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $239,000 / 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.