What AWS (Amazon Web Services) does
The cloud-infrastructure giant. One of the largest SDR-style hiring engines in APAC; high technical bar, excellent training.
The SDR opportunity at AWS (Amazon Web Services)
SDR work at AWS (Amazon Web Services) blends inbound qualification and outbound prospecting in the proportions typical of an Australian SaaS APAC office. Day to day, that means triaging inbound leads in the morning, two cold-call blocks across the day, and 1 to 3 discovery calls scheduled around them.
Quota structures at AWS (Amazon Web Services) typically follow the Australian SDR norm: meeting-based targets of 8 to 12 qualified meetings per month, with accelerators above 100% attainment. Promotion to Account Executive typically lands in the 18 to 24 month window for consistent performers.
What you’ll earn as an SDR at AWS (Amazon Web Services)
AWS (Amazon Web Services) compensation tracks the standard Australian SaaS SDR bands in 2026. Specific offers vary by team, segment, and experience, but the underlying ranges are consistent across A$100M+ revenue ANZ SaaS companies:
- Junior SDR: A$66,500 base, A$90,000 to A$100,000 OTE
- SDR (standard): A$75,000 base, A$100,000 to A$115,000 OTE
- Senior SDR: A$86,000 base, A$115,000 to A$130,000 OTE
Top performers consistently above quota typically earn 15% to 20% beyond the published range high through accelerator tiers. For the full breakdown of how Australian SDR commission works, see how SDR commission actually works in Australia. For the broader salary context, see the full SDR salary breakdown.
Where AWS (Amazon Web Services) hires SDRs
AWS (Amazon Web Services) hires SDRs across multiple Australian and New Zealand cities:
Most roles are posted as office-based.
How to apply for an SDR role at AWS (Amazon Web Services)
The official AWS (Amazon Web Services) careers page is the canonical place to find current openings:
View AWS (Amazon Web Services) careers
For the full path from application to signed offer (resume, LinkedIn, mock cold call, negotiation), see how to get into tech sales in Australia. For the questions you’ll be asked at every interview round, see the SDR interview questions guide.
