Cloud Architect Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Cloud Architect jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay across cloud infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise software. Employers actively hiring include Amazon Web Services, Google, and Okta. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
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Amazon Web Services
Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
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Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
Amazon Web Services·San Francisco, California
Job functions:
$154k - $208k/yr
3+ yrs exp.
Certification
Full Time
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Intelligence (CI) SA you will be a leader with deep technical and business expertise influencing the AWS field on sales strategy and helping to design cloud-native solutions for their customers. You will develop and maintain cloud migration and modernization acumen across AWS and other public cloud offerings. You will document and share your insights to scale your expertise, and will also use these insights to improve our product offerings, and go-to-market campaigns.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, 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.
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 — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
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 empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure technology and Azure go-to-market strategy.
- Consult with field SAs and BDs to analyze customers’ business and technical requirements and determine how the needs can best be met by AWS.
- Present your recommendations and designs directly to customers, demonstrating proficiency interacting with business executives (CxOs) and technical audiences (Architect/Director).
- Analyze trends and competitive offerings to generate technical and business insights. Foster a community of compete specialists who leverage your insights.
- Technical content creation (decks, whitepapers, recordings)
- Deliver technical presentations and trainings to field SAs, BDMs, and product stake holders.
- Deliver operational excellence managing a pipeline of technical engagements that requires rapid delivery and frequent reprioritization.
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, 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.
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 — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
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 empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- 8+ years of enterprise IT, either as a vendor, consultant or have prior experience working with or managing technical programs experience
- 6+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Experience working with end user or developer communities
- 4+ years of leading development of applications backed by AWS services or using other cloud based technologies and services experience
- 4+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
- Bachelor's degree, or AWS certification, such as, AWS Solutions Architect, or a similar cloud certification
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 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). 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 Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
Amazon Web Services
Senior Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure, Market Intel, Cloud Intelligence
San Francisco, California
Added 4d ago
Job functions:
$154k - $208k/yr
3+ yrs exp.
Certification
Full Time
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Microsoft Azure Cloud Intelligence (CI) SA you will be a leader with deep technical and business expertise influencing the AWS field on sales strategy and helping to design cloud-native solutions for their customers. You will develop and maintain cloud migration and modernization acumen across AWS and other public cloud offerings. You will document and share your insights to scale your expertise, and will also use these insights to improve our product offerings, and go-to-market campaigns.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, 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.
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 — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
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 empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
The ideal candidate is an individual who understands the public cloud and has a passion for continual learning about new cloud offerings and the latest industry developments. You must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams, think strategically about the complex business and technical needs of our customers, and be equally comfortable communicating with C-level executives and technical decision makers. You must have a proven track record as a consultant, advisor, or main stake holder delivering cloud native solutions.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure technology and Azure go-to-market strategy.
- Consult with field SAs and BDs to analyze customers’ business and technical requirements and determine how the needs can best be met by AWS.
- Present your recommendations and designs directly to customers, demonstrating proficiency interacting with business executives (CxOs) and technical audiences (Architect/Director).
- Analyze trends and competitive offerings to generate technical and business insights. Foster a community of compete specialists who leverage your insights.
- Technical content creation (decks, whitepapers, recordings)
- Deliver technical presentations and trainings to field SAs, BDMs, and product stake holders.
- Deliver operational excellence managing a pipeline of technical engagements that requires rapid delivery and frequent reprioritization.
A day in the life
The AWS Cloud Intelligence team is a specialty services organization that provides cloud compete expertise globally. We are subject matter experts (SMEs) covering top and emerging competitors, key domains, and industry segments. Cloud Intelligence enables field teams to help their customers quickly by removing both business and technical blockers in the sales cycle. We advise account teams and their customers through at scale content, gather and analyze insights surrounding comparable cloud providers, and highlight product and position gaps that our customers are experiencing to continuously improve AWS’ overall value proposition. In addition to on-demand self-service resources, the CI team provides targeted support for specific competitive opportunities through one-to-one customer engagements. This team hires SAs and BDMs who are SMEs in one or more public clouds to advise AWS field teams on the best strategies to develop compelling business cases to support customers co-existing and partnering with competing public cloud services.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, 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.
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 — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
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 empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics) experience
- 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures experience
- 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries experience
- 8+ years of enterprise IT, either as a vendor, consultant or have prior experience working with or managing technical programs experience
- 6+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- Experience working with end user or developer communities
- 4+ years of leading development of applications backed by AWS services or using other cloud based technologies and services experience
- 4+ years of architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc. experience
- Bachelor's degree, or AWS certification, such as, AWS Solutions Architect, or a similar cloud certification
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 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). 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 Francisco - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually
USA, GA, Atlanta - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Chicago - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 169,000.00 - 228,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Dallas - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually
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- Amazon Web Services27
- Google13
- Okta6
- CRUSOE6
- OpenAI6
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- Technology & Software97
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- Consulting & Professional Services12
Cloud Architect Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a cloud architect job in San Francisco?
Target San Francisco's densest hiring clusters: SoMa and Mission Bay for cloud-native startups and healthtech firms, and the Financial District for enterprise and fintech employers. Hands-on experience with multi-cloud environments, infrastructure-as-code, and platform engineering gives candidates the clearest edge in this market. Certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure strengthen your profile, and contributing to open-source projects signals practical depth that San Francisco hiring teams value.
Which companies hire cloud architects in San Francisco?
San Francisco cloud architect roles are posted by Amazon Web Services, Google, and Okta and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The city's mix of established tech companies, fintech firms, and growth-stage startups means openings appear across a wide range of employer sizes and cloud maturity levels.
Are there remote cloud architect jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, cloud architecture is among the more remote-friendly disciplines in tech, since the design and advisory work is largely done through documentation, tooling, and meetings rather than on-site infrastructure. About 31% of cloud architect openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the remainder typically requiring on-site presence for enterprise migrations or regulated-industry clients. Strategic design, security review, and vendor evaluation work tend to be the most consistently remote functions.
How can I get a cloud architect job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a cloud architect role from a cloud engineer or DevOps position at a San Francisco startup, where team structures are flat and scope expands quickly. Growth-stage companies in SoMa and Mission Bay frequently promote internally and welcome engineers who can demonstrate cloud cost optimization or migration work. Earning a professional-level cloud certification and building a public portfolio of architecture diagrams or infrastructure projects gives early-career candidates a concrete edge with local hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most cloud architects in San Francisco?
Most cloud architect openings in San Francisco sit in Technology & Software, Distribution & Wholesale, and Artificial Intelligence, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's concentration of cloud-native companies, financial services firms modernizing legacy infrastructure, and healthtech organizations scaling regulated workloads drives sustained demand across all three sectors.
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