Senior Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware (AWS)

Amazon; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 247,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Web Services' Network Products Development team is seeking a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to help build our next generation Ethernet switching platforms for data centers. You will lead high-speed hardware design and collaborate with Asian ODM/JDM partners for development and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with modular chassis based products, timing/thermal/EMC analyses, and a proven track record from concept to mass production in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures.
• BSEE with 10+ years hardware board and systems development, mass production.
• 5+ years Ethernet switching fabrics, PHY, SerDes, embedded CPU subsystems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design, network processors, I2C, USB.
• 5+ years CPLD/FPGA design using VHDL/Verilog.
• Experience with high-speed PCB design and EMC/ timing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and system specifications for modular chassis products.
• Lead detailed design, component selection, and PCB layout collaboration.
• Work with ODM/JDM partners for development and manufacturing.
• Perform simulations, timing, thermal, EMC analyses; guide transition to manufacturing.

Skills

Ethernet switching fabrics

High-speed PCB design

CPLD/FPGA design

Embedded CPU subsystems

DDR memory design

I2C and USB

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

PCI analyzers

EMC testing equipment

Job description

Senior Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware

Job ID: 3168218 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

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.

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.

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 as mechanical engineers, HW engineers, SI engineers, diagnostic engineers, 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 specifying mechanical enclosures


• Experience in analog design, signal integrity analysis, DC-DC switcher design, EDVT, and MDVT

The base salary range for this position is USD 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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.