Senior Hardware Engineer, NPD Hardware

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 159,200 - 215,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a seasoned hardware engineer to shape our next-gen Ethernet switching platforms for large-scale data centers. You will lead architecture, component selection, and collaboration with PCB designers, taking products from concept to mass production.

You will engage with Asian ODM/JDM partners, perform timing and EMC analyses, and guide transition to manufacturing, with up to 10% travel to Seattle and Asia.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and test procedures.
• Experience in motherboard and PCB design, schematic capture, stackup and layout.
• ten-plus years in hardware board and systems development, bringing products from concept to mass production.
• Recent five-plus years with Ethernet switching fabrics, Ethernet PHY and SerDes, embedded CPU subsystems, DDR memory, network processors, I2C, USB.
• Experience with high-speed PCB design and AC/DC power integrity.
• Recent five-plus years in CPLD/FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and PCI analyzers for testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design for next-gen Ethernet switching platforms in data center environments.
• Define architecture, select key components, and work with PCB designers through to validation and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Asian ODM/JDM partners in development and manufacturing.
• Provide hands-on leadership in timing, thermal, and EMC analyses and simulations.

Skills

Ethernet switching fabrics

High-speed digital design

PCB design

VHDL/Verilog

Embedded CPU subsystems

System architecture

Project leadership

Vendor/ODM experience

Education

BSEE

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PCB design tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

EMC testing

Job description

Description

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.

Amazon Web Services’ Network Products Development team is looking for an experienced hardware engineering professional 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.

About The Team

Why 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.

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Basic Qualifications

• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout
• BSEE with 10+ years experience in hardware board and systems development, must have taken products from concept to mass production
• 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
• Recent 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
• Good verbal and written communication skills, must be organized
• Experience as a project and technical lead, program management skills is a must
• Experience interfacing with cross functional teams such mechanical engineers, HW engineers, SI engineers, diagnostic engineers, and manufacturing engineers
• Experienced interfacing with outside vendors and developers, particularly Asian CMs and Asian ODM/JDM partners
• While position is based in Cupertino, candidate should be able to accommodate up to 10% travel to both Seattle and Asia. Candidate must be able to enter both Taiwan and China without visa issues.

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 in server technologies such as, thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity
• 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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USA, CA, Cupertino - 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually