**Amazon Accelerates AI Hiring, Onboarding Thousands of Foreign Workers**
Amazon is rapidly advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, having hired nearly 11,300 foreign workers in the first quarter of 2025 to fill various AI-related positions. According to data from job portals, these roles offer salaries ranging from ₹1.59 crore to ₹2.27 crore annually, excluding benefits and stock options.
In June, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy highlighted the importance of AI proficiency for employees seeking promotions within specific subsidiaries. The company is reportedly outpacing competitors like Meta, Google, and Microsoft by three times in job postings on the AI job search platform Jobright. Public filings indicate that Amazon employs approximately 1.5 million individuals, with 11,300 of them being foreign workers, primarily on H-1B visas, as of Q1 2025.
The salary structure for various roles at Amazon is competitive. For instance, software engineers at Amazon Web Services can earn between $185,000 and $263,700 (approximately ₹1.59 crore to ₹2.27 crore), while data scientists and financial analysts can expect salaries ranging from $204,028 to $230,900 (around ₹1.76 crore to ₹1.99 crore). Technical product managers may earn around $235,200 (approximately ₹2.02 crore).
An Amazon spokesperson stated that compensation is determined by role, level, location, performance, and other factors, ensuring that the company attracts top talent. The spokesperson also mentioned that Amazon regularly reviews its salary packages to maintain competitiveness.
### Salary Breakdown for Foreign Workers at Amazon
The following salary ranges reflect roles at Amazon and its subsidiaries based on applications from Q1 2025:
**Amazon Data Services:**
– Software Development Engineer: $108,826 to $223,600
– Software Development Engineer at Amazon Development Center US: $95,493 to $260,600
**Amazon Web Services:**
– Business Intelligence Engineer: $96,678 to $176,012
– Enterprise Account Engineer: $103,605 to $238,965
– Professional Services: $105,997 to $218,200
– Software Development Engineer: $84,094 to $223,600
– Solutions Architect: $112,474 to $225,000
– Support Engineer-External: $63,835 to $160,000
**Amazon.com Services:**
– Applied Scientist: $83,491 to $X (exact figure not provided)
As Amazon continues to expand its AI capabilities, the company is poised to attract a diverse and skilled workforce, further solidifying its position as a leader in the tech industry.
### FAQ
**What types of roles is Amazon hiring for in AI?**
Amazon is hiring for various AI-related positions, including software engineers, data scientists, and technical product managers, with competitive salaries and benefits.
