{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1d5fb79e5d314c8d8424c861","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1d5fb79e5d314c8d8424c861","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1d5fb79e5d314c8d8424c861","title":"AWS Solution Engineer (Pre-Sales Engineer)","description":"Who We Are\r\nVML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.\r\nAbout WPP\r\nWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.\r\nALLIANCE SOLUTION ENGINEER, AWS (Pre-Sales Engineer)\r\nLocation: US\r\nFocus: Technical Pre-Sales & Co-Sell Support\r\nRegion: North America\r\nThe Opportunity\r\nVML Enterprise Solutions is expanding our technical pre-sales capability to support AWS alliance-powered growth in North America. We're seeking a hands-on technical expert to prove the value of our joint AWS solutions-delivering demos that wow, POCs that convert, and reference architectures that accelerate pursuits.\r\nThis role bridges AWS technology and VML delivery, providing co-sell technical support that removes doubt, proves feasibility, and gives clients confidence that VML can deliver. You will work alongside Alliance Sales and Alliance Solution Leads to support pursuits with technical depth, proof-of-concept delivery, and client-facing credibility.\r\nYour POCs become production systems. Your architectures become blueprints for transformation. Your technical credibility tips competitive pursuits in VML's favor.\r\nRole Summary\r\nThis is a technical pre-sales role focused on enabling AWS co-sell success. You provide hands-on technical support for AWS-related pursuits across North America-building reference architectures, delivering client-facing demos, and leading POC engagements that prove VML's delivery capability.\r\nAccountability Model: Delivery metrics. Success is measured by POCs delivered, POC-to-production conversion rate, reference architectures created, and technical win rate on supported pursuits.\r\nCore Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\nCo-Sell Technical Support (50%)\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide technical pre-sales support for AWS co-sell opportunities across North America\r\n\r\nDeliver compelling technical demos and presentations to client technical teams alongside AWS SAs\r\nLead POC engagements-scoping, building, and presenting proof-of-concept solutions on AWS\r\nPresent reference architectures and solution designs that address client requirements\r\nSupport RFP/RFI responses with technical content, architecture diagrams, and demo assets\r\nParticipate in technical deep-dives with client architects and engineering teams\r\nRemove technical objections and build client confidence in VML's AWS delivery capability\r\n\r\nCoordinate with AWS Solution Architects (SAs) and Specialist SAs on joint technical engagements\r\n\r\n\r\nReference Architecture Buildout (30%)\r\n\r\n\r\nCreate reference architectures for common AWS use cases and industry patterns\r\n\r\nBuild and maintain demo environments, assets, and reusable components on AWS\r\nDevelop technical documentation, implementation guides, and best practices\r\nStay current on AWS technology roadmaps, new services, and capabilities\r\nBuild expertise in priority AWS services: Bedrock, SageMaker, Personalize, AMC, Clean Rooms, Lambda, Step Functions\r\nCollaborate with Alliance Solution Leads on architecture standards and patterns\r\n\r\nContribute reference architectures to AWS Partner Central and internal repositories\r\n\r\n\r\nEnablement & Knowledge Sharing (20%)\r\n\r\n\r\nTrain VML delivery teams on AWS technologies and implementation patterns\r\n\r\nSupport proposal teams with technical content and solution design\r\nShare best practices, lessons learned, and reusable assets across the alliance team\r\nCoordinate with AWS technical teams (SAs, CSAs, ProServe) on joint solutions\r\nMaintain AWS technical certifications and stay current on new offerings\r\nSupport hackathons and technical enablement events\r\n\r\nTechnical Focus Areas\r\n\r\nGenerative AI: Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, generative AI application patterns\r\nData & Analytics: Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), AWS Clean Rooms, data lakes, analytics pipelines\r\nCustomer Experience: Amazon Personalize, Amazon Connect, serverless architectures\r\nModern Applications: Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, container orchestration\r\nIntegration Patterns: Event-driven architectures, microservices, API design\r\n\r\nTeam Leadership & Management\r\nAccountability: Accountable for individual technical contribution. Mentorship and knowledge sharing expected but not primary measure of success.\r\nLeadership Expectations: Train and mentor delivery teams on partner technologies. Share best practices and technical standards across the organization. Coordinate with partner technical resources on joint solutions.\r\nManagement Scope: Individual contributor; may mentor junior engineers and coordinate with partner technical resources.\r\nSuccess Metrics\r\n\r\nPOCs delivered (20+ annually)\r\nPOC-to-Production conversion rate (80%+)\r\nReference architectures created and published (15+)\r\nTechnical win rate on supported pursuits\r\nDemo effectiveness ratings\r\nAWS certification maintenance\r\nInternal enablement sessions delivered\r\n\r\nQualifications\r\nRequired\r\n\r\n6-10+ years in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or technical consulting\r\nHands-on AWS expertise with demonstrated project delivery\r\nStrong demo/POC delivery track record\r\nEnterprise architecture patterns knowledge\r\nTechnical presentation skills and client-facing credibility\r\nBackground in Global Systems Integrator (GSI), agency, or professional services environment\r\n\r\nPreferred\r\n\r\nAWS certifications: Solutions Architect Professional, specialty certifications (ML, Data Analytics)\r\nExperience with Amazon Bedrock and generative AI implementations\r\nFamiliarity with Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and advertising technology\r\nPrevious AWS partner company or direct AWS experience\r\nVertical compliance familiarity (HIPAA, PCI, etc.)\r\nExperience supporting co-sell motions with AWS field teams\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field\r\n\r\nRole Positioning\r\nThis is a technical expert role that enables co-sell success-not a quota-carrying seller, alliance relationship manager, or post-sale delivery engineer.\r\nYou will be in the room for technical deep-dives with AWS SAs and client architects. You will build the POCs that prove we can deliver on AWS. You will create the architectures that become client solutions. And you will be the technical credibility that tips competitive AWS pursuits in VML's favor.\r\nYour technical excellence directly enables AWS alliance revenue growth.\r\nAbout VML Enterprise Solutions\r\nVML Enterprise Solutions is a global leader in technology-driven transformation, combining deep industry expertise with strategic alliances across AWS, Google Cloud, Adobe, Microsoft, Salesforce, and an expanding ecosystem of platform and data partners. As part of WPP, we bring unmatched capabilities in customer experience, commerce, and data-helping the world's leading brands reimagine how they connect with consumers through the intelligent application of technology.\r\nThe base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.\r\n_\r\n$100,000-$230,000 USD\r\nWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.\r\nWPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.\r\nVML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.\r\nWhen you click \"Submit Application\", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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We're seeking a hands-on technical expert to prove the value of our joint AWS solutions-delivering demos that wow, POCs that convert, and reference architectures that accelerate pursuits.\r\nThis role bridges AWS technology and VML delivery, providing co-sell technical support that removes doubt, proves feasibility, and gives clients confidence that VML can deliver. You will work alongside Alliance Sales and Alliance Solution Leads to support pursuits with technical depth, proof-of-concept delivery, and client-facing credibility.\r\nYour POCs become production systems. Your architectures become blueprints for transformation. Your technical credibility tips competitive pursuits in VML's favor.\r\nRole Summary\r\nThis is a technical pre-sales role focused on enabling AWS co-sell success. You provide hands-on technical support for AWS-related pursuits across North America-building reference architectures, delivering client-facing demos, and leading POC engagements that prove VML's delivery capability.\r\nAccountability Model: Delivery metrics. Success is measured by POCs delivered, POC-to-production conversion rate, reference architectures created, and technical win rate on supported pursuits.\r\nCore Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\nCo-Sell Technical Support (50%)\r\n\r\n\r\nProvide technical pre-sales support for AWS co-sell opportunities across North America\r\n\r\nDeliver compelling technical demos and presentations to client technical teams alongside AWS SAs\r\nLead POC engagements-scoping, building, and presenting proof-of-concept solutions on AWS\r\nPresent reference architectures and solution designs that address client requirements\r\nSupport RFP/RFI responses with technical content, architecture diagrams, and demo assets\r\nParticipate in technical deep-dives with client architects and engineering teams\r\nRemove technical objections and build client confidence in VML's AWS delivery capability\r\n\r\nCoordinate with AWS Solution Architects (SAs) and Specialist SAs on joint technical engagements\r\n\r\n\r\nReference Architecture Buildout (30%)\r\n\r\n\r\nCreate reference architectures for common AWS use cases and industry patterns\r\n\r\nBuild and maintain demo environments, assets, and reusable components on AWS\r\nDevelop technical documentation, implementation guides, and best practices\r\nStay current on AWS technology roadmaps, new services, and capabilities\r\nBuild expertise in priority AWS services: Bedrock, SageMaker, Personalize, AMC, Clean Rooms, Lambda, Step Functions\r\nCollaborate with Alliance Solution Leads on architecture standards and patterns\r\n\r\nContribute reference architectures to AWS Partner Central and internal repositories\r\n\r\n\r\nEnablement & Knowledge Sharing (20%)\r\n\r\n\r\nTrain VML delivery teams on AWS technologies and implementation patterns\r\n\r\nSupport proposal teams with technical content and solution design\r\nShare best practices, lessons learned, and reusable assets across the alliance team\r\nCoordinate with AWS technical teams (SAs, CSAs, ProServe) on joint solutions\r\nMaintain AWS technical certifications and stay current on new offerings\r\nSupport hackathons and technical enablement events\r\n\r\nTechnical Focus Areas\r\n\r\nGenerative AI: Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, generative AI application patterns\r\nData & Analytics: Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC), AWS Clean Rooms, data lakes, analytics pipelines\r\nCustomer Experience: Amazon Personalize, Amazon Connect, serverless architectures\r\nModern Applications: Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, container orchestration\r\nIntegration Patterns: Event-driven architectures, microservices, API design\r\n\r\nTeam Leadership & Management\r\nAccountability: Accountable for individual technical contribution. Mentorship and knowledge sharing expected but not primary measure of success.\r\nLeadership Expectations: Train and mentor delivery teams on partner technologies. Share best practices and technical standards across the organization. Coordinate with partner technical resources on joint solutions.\r\nManagement Scope: Individual contributor; may mentor junior engineers and coordinate with partner technical resources.\r\nSuccess Metrics\r\n\r\nPOCs delivered (20+ annually)\r\nPOC-to-Production conversion rate (80%+)\r\nReference architectures created and published (15+)\r\nTechnical win rate on supported pursuits\r\nDemo effectiveness ratings\r\nAWS certification maintenance\r\nInternal enablement sessions delivered\r\n\r\nQualifications\r\nRequired\r\n\r\n6-10+ years in technical pre-sales, solution architecture, or technical consulting\r\nHands-on AWS expertise with demonstrated project delivery\r\nStrong demo/POC delivery track record\r\nEnterprise architecture patterns knowledge\r\nTechnical presentation skills and client-facing credibility\r\nBackground in Global Systems Integrator (GSI), agency, or professional services environment\r\n\r\nPreferred\r\n\r\nAWS certifications: Solutions Architect Professional, specialty certifications (ML, Data Analytics)\r\nExperience with Amazon Bedrock and generative AI implementations\r\nFamiliarity with Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and advertising technology\r\nPrevious AWS partner company or direct AWS experience\r\nVertical compliance familiarity (HIPAA, PCI, etc.)\r\nExperience supporting co-sell motions with AWS field teams\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field\r\n\r\nRole Positioning\r\nThis is a technical expert role that enables co-sell success-not a quota-carrying seller, alliance relationship manager, or post-sale delivery engineer.\r\nYou will be in the room for technical deep-dives with AWS SAs and client architects. You will build the POCs that prove we can deliver on AWS. You will create the architectures that become client solutions. And you will be the technical credibility that tips competitive AWS pursuits in VML's favor.\r\nYour technical excellence directly enables AWS alliance revenue growth.\r\nAbout VML Enterprise Solutions\r\nVML Enterprise Solutions is a global leader in technology-driven transformation, combining deep industry expertise with strategic alliances across AWS, Google Cloud, Adobe, Microsoft, Salesforce, and an expanding ecosystem of platform and data partners. As part of WPP, we bring unmatched capabilities in customer experience, commerce, and data-helping the world's leading brands reimagine how they connect with consumers through the intelligent application of technology.\r\nThe base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.\r\n_\r\n$100,000-$230,000 USD\r\nWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.\r\nWPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.\r\nVML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.\r\nWhen you click \"Submit Application\", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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