Senior Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cupertino (CA)

On-site

USD 183,000 - 247,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a senior hardware engineer to design next generation networking platforms for AWS data centers. The role focuses on Ethernet switching fabrics, terabit switch fabrics, and modular chassis based enterprise/carrier products.

You will lead high-speed digital design, define system architecture, select components, and work with ODM/JDM partners through manufacturing. You will contribute to simulation, timing and thermal analyses, and EMC compliance, while

Qualifications

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures.
BSEE with 10+ years experience in hardware board and systems development (must have taken products from concept to mass production) and recent 5+ years experience with Ethernet switching fabrics, Ethernet PHY and SerDes interfaces, embedded CPU subsytems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design, network processors, I2C, USB
Experience with high-speed PCB design and CPLD/FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog
Experience troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and specialized test equipment such as PCI analyzers and in-circuit-emulators
Experience interfacing with cross functional teams such as mechanical engineers, HW engineers, SI engineers, diagnostic engineers, and manufacturing engineers as well as with outside vendors and developers

Responsibilities

Architectural definition, specification, key component selection, detailed design, testing, and transition to manufacturing.
Applying skills in simulation, timing analysis, thermal analysis, and EMC.
Collaborate with cross functional teams and external vendors to deliver modular chassis based products.

Skills

Ethernet switching fabrics

DDR4 memory design

embedded CPU subsystems

network processors

high-speed PCB design

VHDL/Verilog

CPLD/FPGA design

oscilloscopes

logic analyzers

PCI analyzers

in-circuit-emulators

Education

BSEE

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

PCI analyzers

In-circuit-emulators

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services’ Network Products Development team is looking for experienced hardware engineering professionals to help build our next generation networking platforms. The right candidate will play a key role in the design and development of our next generation Ethernet switching platforms for our world class datacenters. Strong experience in modular chassis based enterprise/carrier products is a must.

Description

The ideal candidate is a strong hardware board designer with Ethernet networking experience in the areas of terabit switch fabrics, 10/40/100 gigabit interfaces, embedded CPU subsystems, and network processors. Previous experience in defining and designing modular chassis based products is required. Must have previous experience working with Asian ODM and JDM partners, both in development and in manufacturing.

You will have previous experience in high speed digital design as a design lead in the networking field. This includes architectural definition, specification, key component selection, detailed design, working closely with PCB designers, testing, and transition to manufacturing. Applying skills in simulation, timing analysis, thermal analysis, and EMC is expected.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About The Team

Why AWS

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Basic Qualifications

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
BSEE with 10+ years experience in hardware board and systems development (must have taken products from concept to mass production) and recent 5+ years experience with Ethernet switching fabrics, Ethernet PHY and SerDes interfaces, embedded CPU subsytems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design, network processors, I2C, USB
Experience with high-speed PCB design and AC/DC PI and 5+ years of experience in CPLD/FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog
Experience troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and specialized test equipment such as PCI analyzers and in-circuit-emulators
Experience interfacing with cross functional teams such mechanical engineers, HW engineers, SI engineers, diagnostic engineers, and manufacturing engineers as well as with outside vendors and developers

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects
Experience defining and implementing modular chassis functions such as system redundancy, hot-swap, power distribution, environmental control and system management
CPLD/FPGA experience in the areas of advanced HW control/monitoring/logging
Experience in specifying mechanical enclosures
Experience in the following is an asset: analog design, signal integrity analysis, DC-DC switcher design, EDVT, and MDVT

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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