Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team focused on building high-performance hardware for the largest cloud computing infrastructures. As a Senior Hardware Development Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to solve complex systemic issues, collaborate with experts, and drive product development at scale. This role offers a unique chance to work in a start-up-like environment within a leading enterprise, fostering both personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial support

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with server and network designs.
• Experience in debugging PCIe and memory subsystems.
• Collaborative development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Drive systemic changes and scale infrastructure operations.
• Collaborate with experts to enhance cloud computing experiences.
• Interface with customers to understand project requirements.

Skills

Debugging and root cause analysis

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Customer escalation management

Complex server design

Specification development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIOS

BMC

PCIe

Thermal management tools

Job description

Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

Join to apply for the Senior Hardware Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services role at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Come work on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 Networking and Outpost hardware team. We are a start-up-like team within a large enterprise, allowing us to take risks, experiment, and provide team members with opportunities to grow their technical skills and be part of the product's growth story. Are you interested in building high-performance hardware used to operate the largest cloud computing infrastructures in the world, and managing systems at scale? If yes, come join us.

Key job responsibilities

• Solve systemic issues, drive changes into development, and build mechanisms to scale and operate infrastructure at the Edge and Data Center.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in compute, memory, storage technologies to enhance customer experience in cloud computing.
• Interface with internal and external customers to understand project requirements and facilitate system development on server design.
• Address operational challenges in existing fleet to improve customer experience and develop systems for future designs.
• Work directly with vendors and ODM/JDM design teams for product development and manufacturing at scale.

About The Team

The team includes Hardware Design Engineers, System Design Engineers, Software Development Engineers, and Technical Program Managers, all focused on delivering the best server fleet to our customers.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies. We innovate continuously with services like Amazon S3 and EC2, supporting diverse customer needs including security solutions.

Inclusive Team Culture & Work Environment

We foster a culture of inclusion through employee-led affinity groups, ongoing learning events, and conferences. We value work-life harmony and offer flexibility to support your success both at work and at home. We provide mentorship and career growth opportunities, and encourage candidates with diverse or non-traditional backgrounds to apply.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in EE, CE, or CS
• 5+ years experience with complex server, storage, or network server designs
• Experience developing specifications, verification plans, and operational repair plans
• Debugging and root cause analysis of PCIe, memory, storage, or networking subsystems
• Support experience managing customer escalations in large-scale environments
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration from concept to production

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in EE, CE, or CS
• Experience leading complete server development projects
• Knowledge of server technologies: BIOS, BMC, signal integrity, memory, storage, PCIe, thermal
• Experience deploying and operating hardware at scale
• Developed failure monitoring and alerting systems
• Results-oriented with a bias for action

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. For accommodations during the application process, visit our website. Compensation varies by location and experience, with benefits including medical, financial, and other support. Apply via our career site. Job ID: A2938968