Amazon Web Services (AWS) is hiring: Technical Editor, AWS Certification in Arli

Description

The Certification Technical Editor (CTE) edits content for global audiences across all domains in the AWS certification product portfolio, which currently includes 12 certification exams administered to more than 550K customers annually. The CTE accurately and independently edits content for all levels of certification exams, from entry‑level foundational exams to highly specialized professional and specialty exams. Responsibilities include copyediting and proofreading, fact checking, substantive content editing, and high‑level developmental editing for materials such as exam questions, exam content guides, instructional presentations, blog posts, and process documents.

Key responsibilities also involve ensuring exams accurately measure candidate knowledge by maintaining clear, concise content that adheres to global English and psychometric standards. The CTE eliminates language barriers, removes testing artifacts, and ensures content is perceivably inclusive and fair for a diverse global audience. The role requires managing the editorial process through all stages of an exam’s lifecycle—Job Task Analysis, blueprints, guides, practice exams, unscored and scored high‑stakes content—applying psychometric principles, style guides, and emerging technologies to improve output and quality.

Key job responsibilities

The CTE performs all levels of editing, including copyediting, proofreading, fact checking, substantive content editing, and high‑level developmental editing for a variety of content, such as exam questions, exam content guides, instructional presentations, blog posts, and process documents. The position requires coordinating and driving detailed discussions, gaining alignment across teams for workflow revisions, and leading the integration of responsible AI/ML automations.

About The Team

The AWS Certification team validates a learner’s AWS knowledge and skills across 12 foundational, associate, professional, and specialty exams. The team operates within AWS Global Services, partnering with experts worldwide to design, build, operate, and secure cloud environments and to support customers through professional services, training, and innovation.

About AWS

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to global enterprises. It values diverse experiences and offers a culture of inclusion, mentorship, career growth, and work‑life balance. AWS invites candidates of all backgrounds, even those with non‑traditional career paths, to apply.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
• Experience working proactively and independently, meeting deadlines, and delivering on projects and tasks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Writing, or a related field
• 3+ years of designing and producing content for a technical audience, such as Software Engineers, System Administrators, or IT professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS or cloud technologies
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Background in educational assessment or exam development
• Familiarity with psychometric statistics and item analysis

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.