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Architect, Data Center Engineering

Amazon

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/12/2026

Compensation

$116,800 - $160,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Architect role at AWS involves designing and implementing architectural systems for data centers while collaborating with various engineering disciplines. You will be part of a diverse team focused on innovation and continuous improvement in AWS's global infrastructure. This position emphasizes teamwork and communication, requiring you to work with both internal and external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for mentoring and supporting the engineering community within the Data Center Operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • 4+ years of design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance experience.
  • Professional Engineer License.
  • Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, REVIT, BIM 360, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement architectural systems for data centers, collaborating with various engineering disciplines.
  • Support continuous improvement through data analysis and system optimization.
  • Conceive, initiate, and lead projects with widespread impact on infrastructure design.
  • Decompose complex problems into straightforward and actionable solutions.
  • Produce clear and concise documentation such as detailed design specifications and reports.
  • Drive standardization in the data center architectural space.
  • Provide technical support on global Large Scale Events, including participation in investigations.
  • Maintain and host technical architectural forums for collaborative development.

Benefits

  • Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

3,290

FY2026

Approval rate

99.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

32,937

FY2026

Entry-level share

10.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+9%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-44%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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