SANTA MONICA—Amazon.com Inc. plans to create 2,500 corporate and technical jobs in Southern California, including more than 1,000 in Santa Monica, 800 more in Irvine, and over 700 in San Diego, the company announced Tuesday.
The new jobs “include roles building cloud infrastructure, improving the Alexa experience, and designing cutting-edge video games,” said Holly Sullivan, Amazon’s vice president of worldwide economic development. “They’re a fantastic opportunity for Californians of all backgrounds to join Amazon and build a successful career.”
To accommodate the Santa Monica expansion, Amazon has signed a lease for a 200,000-square-foot space with J.P. Morgan Asset Management at the Water Garden at 1620 26th St. The company expects the new site to begin welcoming employees in mid-2023.
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