Principal, Industrial Innovation Fund

DescriptionAmazon seeks a customer-obsessed senior leader to own and nurture our relationships with Industrial Innovation Fund (IIF) portfolio companies and create lasting value for Amazon Operations. This leader will earn trust with our IIF portfolio company CEOs and their leadership teams by overcoming internal barriers to commercial adoption, leading follow-on IIF venture investments, and advising these CEOu2019s as their companies mature. Day-to-day, this individual will identify and lead complex, first-of-a-kind commercial negotiations that have broad implications to multiple Amazon business units and require a strong centralized advocate. This individual will have no formal authority but be expected to proactively engage and lead diverse teams across multiple Amazon business units, geographies, operational domains (robotics, first mile, middle mile, last mile), and timelines. Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge of investing and be familiar with the practice of venture capital, and be proven startup founders and corporate operators. Key job responsibilities u2022 Serve as a primary point of contact between IIF portfolio companies and Amazon, including our BUs (Robotics, Ops, Devices etc), PR, Public Policy, Legal, Finance, Tax, and other key partner teams. u2022 Work directly with portfolio company CEOs and their leadership to support portfolio company growth. u2022 Support the financial needs of the portfolio companies through follow-on venture investments and ongoing investor relations responsibilities. u2022 Drive adoption of portfolio company technologies inside Amazon and externally with strategic partners. u2022 Continuously raise the bar on IIF programs, processes, and best practices.Basic Qualificationsu2022 10+ years experience in business development or corporate development. u2022 5+ years experience as a startup founder or early senior startup leader. u2022 Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively while applying sound business judgment. u2022 End-to-end experience identifying, negotiating, and closing complex, first-of-a-kind transactions. u2022 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to quickly gain the respect of peers, internal leaders, and external stakeholders.Preferred Qualificationsu2022 5+ years experience as a collaborative leader at Amazon, ideally across multiple Business Units (BUs) u2022 5+ years experience as an enterprise startup founder u2022 5+ years experience in investment banking or venture investing u2022 5+ years experience in robotics/embodied AI/industrial automation/logistics u2022 Advanced degree in business and/or technology 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 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $242,100/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. 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 Companyu2019s 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 for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $174,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $288,100/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Created: 2025-10-04