Amazon.Com, Inc. Cupertino , CA 95014
Posted 2 months ago
DESCRIPTION
AWS Supply Chain organizations is seeking a technical business development professional to drive new and exciting technology licensing deals, which are foundational for the innovative silicon and server products and services AWS is building (such as Graviton, Nitro, and Trainium chips and the associated services).
The ideal candidate has engineering experience, business acumen, sound judgment, and a background in technology business development/licensing/procurement.
The job requires knowledge of silicon and/or software development. You will work in a fast-paced environment, teaming up with engineering teams around the world to identify and license solutions for embedded technology and software needs. You will need to think strategically to negotiate business terms with third party technology partners, exercising your influence skills both internally and externally to deliver timely results.
Key job responsibilities
Internal collaborations: work with engineering partners to understand third-party technology needs, with legal to convert engagement models to contracts, and with finance for managing annual budgets
Partnerships: structure partnerships and business models for technology engagements, support engineering in the selection process, provide business and contractual expertise, negotiate contracts, and drive executive communications related to the partnerships
Mechanisms: establish internal processes and create tools for managing technology usage and operationalizing agreements
A day in the life
Lead licensing and collaboration activities with partners; manage relationship
Analyze different business models
Develop negotiation strategies
Lead cross-functional negotiation teams; work closely with legal to negotiate agreements and mitigate risk
Analyze opportunities to improve cost and efficiencies
Work closely with engineering to anticipate needs in advance
Develop processes and tools and manage both strategic and tactical aspects of projects related to licensing
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Cupertino, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent
5+ years of professional or military experience
Experience negotiating software and services agreements
2+ years of engineering experience - software / hardware / silicon
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
MBA
Experience in the semiconductor industry
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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.
Amazon.Com, Inc.