Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions

Amazon; Pisa; In loco; EUR 109.000 - 182.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology company seeks a Senior Hardware Development Engineer in Pisa. This role involves architecting and leading the development of next-generation hardware solutions, focusing on complex PCB designs and FPGA integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware engineering, including 10+ years of experience and an active government security clearance. Mentorship of junior engineers and collaboration with cross-functional teams are key aspects of the job. Join us to innovate and support cutting-edge technology projects.

Servizi

Flexible work-life balance

Comprehensive employee benefits

Competenze

• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Experience in motherboard and PCB design.
• Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of Secret or above.

Mansioni

• Architect and lead development of complex PCB designs.
• Drive system-level hardware architecture decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical consensus.

Conoscenze

PCB design

FPGA SoC integration

Hardware validation

Mentoring

EMI/EMC compliance

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Allegro

Altium

Descrizione del lavoro

Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions

Job ID: 3120728 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Join AWS as a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to architect and lead the development of next‑generation cloud infrastructure hardware. Drive innovation in complex PCBA designs utilizing cutting‑edge FPGA SoCs, working with world‑class engineers in our dedicated product development lab.

Our new headquarters in Northern Virginia will house 4 million square feet of energy‑efficient office space and will support the creation of at least 25,000 new full‑time jobs with a $2.5 billion investment. This will also spur infrastructure updates, public transportation improvements, and new access to Reagan National Airport.

By working together on behalf of our customers, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us.

This position requires a U.S. Citizen who currently possesses and maintains an active Secret security clearance. After starting, the selected candidate must obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or equivalent clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of complex PCB designs incorporating FPGA SoCs
• Drive system‑level hardware architecture decisions and technical requirements
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) processes with contract manufacturers
• Develop and validate high‑speed digital and mixed‑signal circuits
• Ensure designs meet EMI/EMC compliance, thermal, and signal integrity requirements
• Partner with FPGA/firmware teams to define hardware interfaces and requirements
• Lead design reviews and drive technical consensus across multiple teams
• Mentor junior engineers and establish hardware engineering best practices

A day in the life

You will work with a cross‑functional team of hardware, software, and FPGA engineers in our dedicated product development lab. Your day might include architecting new hardware solutions, reviewing PCB designs, collaborating with contract manufacturers, debugging prototypes, or mentoring team members. You'll partner closely with product managers to define requirements, work with FPGA engineers to optimize hardware interfaces, and engage with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production ramp‑up.

About the team

Why AWS?

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

About 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.

Utility Computing (UC)

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS.

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, and conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & 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.

Work/Life Balance

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrificing 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience
• Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stack‑up and circuit board layout
• Experience with DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
• Experience with FPGA SoC hardware integration, hardware validation and debugging
• Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of Secret or above

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AMD/Intel FPGA SoC platforms
• Expertise in signal integrity and power integrity analysis and PCB design tools (Allegro, Altium, or similar)
• Experience with high‑volume manufacturing and NPI processes
• Experience with industry standards (PCIe, DDR, SERDES, etc.)
• Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Posted: March 4, 2025 (Updated 4 days ago)

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