Amazon announced on Thursday that in 2022 it would create 2,000 new jobs in Spain, increasing its permanent workforce to 20,000. The company is actively hiring for roles across the spectrum, spanning entry to advanced levels. More than 500 openings are in technology, including software engineers and developers, data scientists, and IT professionals, with additional expert positions in machine learning, cloud technologies, and AWS solution architecture.
The firm expressed pride in offering a broad range of opportunities for thousands of Spaniards. It also outlined a clear growth target: reaching 25,000 permanent employees by 2025, with progress already underway. Leadership emphasized a commitment to becoming one of the best employers in the world, a mission tied to every aspect of how the company supports its people.
Forecasts place Amazon among Spain’s top private employers by headcount. Workers at Amazon receive competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a retirement savings plan and health insurance from day one. By the end of 2021, Amazon contributed to employment in Spain with more than 100,000 roles, including indirect positions within the supply chain such as construction, property management, and professional services. Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises currently selling on the Amazon marketplace are part of this ecosystem. The majority of direct roles created in 2021 focused on high-skill areas like software development, information technology, and engineering.
Amazon has jobs suitable for all types of profiles
Amazon launched the campaign How Are You to help people discover which roles match their strengths from the company’s vast range of opportunities. A quick personality-based analysis helps individuals identify professional strengths and the best-suited positions through an online quiz accessible at seascomoseas.com.
The company states that roles span the spectrum from career starters to PhDs, including recent graduates and seasoned professionals. Whether in business centers, corporate headquarters, recording studios, software research and development hubs, logistics centers, customer service facilities, or reseller networks, there is a role for everyone. Over the past two years, the firm has added more than 100 permanent jobs each week nationwide, with compensation and benefits that begin from day one across regions including France and Italy.
Social benefits of working at Amazon
Amazon offers a range of industry-leading benefits, including private health insurance, employee discounts, and a retirement plan. The career advancement program also supports adult education through the Career Choice initiative, which funds up to 95% of tuition and related fees for officially recognized courses and provides up to 8,000 euros in funding over four years.
In 2021 and 2022, Amazon earned recognition as a Top Employer in Spain. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, ongoing professional development, and robust training programs for all employees. It has been highlighted as a leading employer in the digital economy by Randstad and has been acknowledged by LinkedIn for its reputation as a desirable place to work.
Citations: This overview reflects statements from Amazon press materials and related industry coverage. [Source attribution: Amazon communications; industry press summaries]