Senior Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware (AWS)

Amazon; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services’ Network Products Development team is seeking a Senior Hardware Development Engineer to shape the next generation Ethernet switching platforms. You will lead architectural definition, design high‑speed digital circuits, and collaborate with PCB teams for layout, SI, and thermal analysis.

You will verify designs, perform timing and EMC testing, and transition to manufacturing with ODM/JDM partners.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 10+ years hardware board and systems development.
• Ethernet switching fabrics, PHY and SerDes, embedded CPU subsystems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design.
• 5+ years CPLD/FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.
• High-speed PCB design, AC/DC power integration.
• Troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, PCI analyzers, and in‑circuit emulators.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration with mechanical, hardware, SI, diagnostic, and manufacturing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural definition, specification, and key component selection for Ethernet switching platforms.
• Design and develop high‑speed digital circuits for terabit switch fabrics and 10/40/100 Gb/s interfaces.
• Collaborate with PCB designers for layout, signal integrity, and thermal analysis.
• Conduct design verification, timing analysis, thermal analysis, and EMC testing.
• Transition designs to manufacturing with ODM and JDM partners.
• Manage component selection, supply chain considerations, and production support.

Skills

Hardware design

Signal integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting with test equipment

Project management

Education

BSEE

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

PCI analyzers

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Senior Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware

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 data centers. Strong experience in modular chassis based enterprise/carrier products is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural definition, specification, and key component selection for Ethernet switching platforms.
• Design and develop high‑speed digital circuits for terabit switch fabrics, 10/40/100 Gb/s interfaces, embedded CPU subsystems, and network processors.
• Collaborate closely with PCB designers for layout, signal integrity, and thermal analysis.
• Conduct design verification, timing analysis, thermal analysis, and EMC testing.
• Transition designs to manufacturing, working with Asian ODM and JDM partners throughout development and production.
• Manage component selection, supply‑chain considerations, and production support.

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, including taking products from concept to mass production.
• Recent 5+ years experience with Ethernet switching fabrics, Ethernet PHY and SerDes interfaces, embedded CPU subsystems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design, network processors, I2C, USB.
• Experience with high‑speed PCB design and AC/DC power integration, and 5+ years of CPLD/FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.
• Proficient in troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, PCI analyzers, and in‑circuit emulators.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration with mechanical, hardware, SI, diagnostic, and manufacturing engineers as well as external 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.
• Project‑management experience for technical projects.
• Experience defining and implementing modular chassis functions such as system redundancy, hot‑swap, power distribution, environmental control, and system management.
• Advanced CPLD/FPGA experience in hardware control, monitoring, and logging.
• Experience in specifying mechanical enclosures.
• Knowledge of analog design, signal‑integrity analysis, DC‑DC switcher design, EDVT, and MDVT is an asset.

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 working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence; effective communication with colleagues; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. Criminal history may affect eligibility. The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.