Amazon
Principal Enterprise Account Executive, Semiconductor/HighTech
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Principal Enterprise Account Executive, Semiconductor/HighTech
Job ID: 3127148 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Posted:
January 16, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)
Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services by developing strategic accounts with the Fortune 1000? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to be a trusted advisor? Are you passionate about Semiconductor / High Tech customers?
As a Principal Account Executive you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of globally recognizable brands. Your responsibilities will include driving revenue, adoption, and market penetration in enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate will possess both a sales and technical background that enables them to drive an engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. You will be the leader of a cross‑functional team, shaping the strategy for partners, professional services, and training/certification. You will develop and execute against a territory strategy and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets.
Key job responsibilities
The Principal Account Executive is responsible for teaming with all aspects of the customer’s organization—including C‑level executives, engineering, IT/operations, partner org, and sales—and building relationships across the account through creative systems thinking, visioning, and execution via collaboration with an extended team to address all Semiconductor / High Tech customer needs.
Sell the most strategic solutions at the C‑level within the account and implement a broad strategy for earning customer acceptance and service implementation.
Work collaboratively with all appropriate AWS resources (executives, partners, support, solution architects) to support customer interests and advocate for the customer in harmony with AWS business needs.
In addition to new service adoption and new line of business development, the role includes dotted line responsibility for partnership and technical collaboration.
About the team 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—customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, 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.
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 empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of technology‑related sales, business development or equivalent experience
Experience working with and presenting to C‑level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of creating and implementing long‑term transformational account strategies in a customer‑facing role or equivalent experience
Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Experience identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large‑scale technology projects for global customers
Legal Statements 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 for more information.
Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego – $170,000.00–$230,000.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Francisco – $187,000.00–$252,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – $170,000.00–$230,000.00 USD annually
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Posted:
January 16, 2026 (Updated 1 day ago)
Would you like to be part of a team focused on increasing adoption of Amazon Web Services by developing strategic accounts with the Fortune 1000? Do you have the business savvy and the technical background necessary to be a trusted advisor? Are you passionate about Semiconductor / High Tech customers?
As a Principal Account Executive you will have the exciting opportunity to help drive the growth and shape the future of globally recognizable brands. Your responsibilities will include driving revenue, adoption, and market penetration in enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate will possess both a sales and technical background that enables them to drive an engagement at the CXO level as well as with software developers and IT architects. You will be the leader of a cross‑functional team, shaping the strategy for partners, professional services, and training/certification. You will develop and execute against a territory strategy and consistently deliver on quarterly revenue targets.
Key job responsibilities
The Principal Account Executive is responsible for teaming with all aspects of the customer’s organization—including C‑level executives, engineering, IT/operations, partner org, and sales—and building relationships across the account through creative systems thinking, visioning, and execution via collaboration with an extended team to address all Semiconductor / High Tech customer needs.
Sell the most strategic solutions at the C‑level within the account and implement a broad strategy for earning customer acceptance and service implementation.
Work collaboratively with all appropriate AWS resources (executives, partners, support, solution architects) to support customer interests and advocate for the customer in harmony with AWS business needs.
In addition to new service adoption and new line of business development, the role includes dotted line responsibility for partnership and technical collaboration.
About the team 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—customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed, 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.
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 empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of technology‑related sales, business development or equivalent experience
Experience working with and presenting to C‑level executives, IT, and lines of businesses across organizations or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of creating and implementing long‑term transformational account strategies in a customer‑facing role or equivalent experience
Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Experience identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large‑scale technology projects for global customers
Legal Statements 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 for more information.
Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), and sales incentives. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Diego – $170,000.00–$230,000.00 USD annually
USA, CA, San Francisco – $187,000.00–$252,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – $170,000.00–$230,000.00 USD annually
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