Amazon
Principal Tech Business Development, Academic Research Initiatives (ARI)
$176K–$238K
Boston, MA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted May 8, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
Seattle, WA - Experience
- 7+ years in technical business development, technology strategy, or applied research.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Leads Amazon’s academic research investment strategy by identifying external research opportunities, building partnerships, and measuring their business impact.
What you'll do
- Scout researchers, institutions, startups, and emerging technologies relevant to Amazon’s scientific challenges.
- Develop and formalize academic research partnerships and coordinate investment strategies across Amazon organizations.
- Track use of research outputs, measure investment value, and report findings to guide future decisions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience translating ambiguous business needs into structured strategies
Nice to have
- Experience as a founder or executive in related segments, or as a practice leader or business unit owner
- Research portfolio management or technology scouting experience; MBA or advanced technical degree (MS/PhD)
Pay
176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually (base salary); 176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
robotics, hardware/semiconductors, AI, computing foundations
AI focus
Partnership and investment work includes academic research in AI and computing; no specific AI development work is stated.
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