Senior Power Electronics Engineer, AWS Board Core Design Services - Power Team

Socket.dev; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a highly experienced hardware power engineer to own the server power delivery design and drive new generation power architecture. You will validate designs, ensure quality, and lead cross-functional teams across the power domain to deliver reliable, scalable server components for cloud infrastructure.

You will interact with interdisciplinary teams to validate hardware across manufacturing and platforms, optimizing cost, performance, and reliability while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in analog power electronics and power supply circuitry.
• 7+ years of experience in server power system design and related verification.
• Experience with DC-DC switching regulators and multi-phase CPU/memory VRs on motherboards.

Responsibilities

• Own the server power delivery design.
• Drive power design validation and quality.
• Drive the new generation power architecture.
• Own the product operation, AFR and Unsellable.

Skills

Analog power electronics

Power supply circuitry

Server power system design

DC-DC switching regulators

PCB design reviews

I2C/PMBUS/SVID sensors

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

Allegro/CAM350

Job description

What you will do

As a member of the AWS Board Core Design & Services team you will own next-generation server components. You will have demonstrated results in the architecture and development of components used in servers, in areas such as motherboards, graphics, accelerators, and programmable hardware. You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to design, develop, validate, and launch at large scale. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to servers in a continuous effort to deliver and improve a world-class customer experience. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position. You will work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with. You will be constantly looking for ways to improve performance, quality, and cost. At AWS we are changing an industry and want individuals who are ready for a challenge to reach beyond what is possible today.

Why it matters

Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS creates a unique opportunity for differentiated hardware that will directly benefit customers.

Why you will love it

You will build next-generation hardware that powers the cloud. You will deliver improvements for our customers and have a direct impact on our bottom line. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the server power delivery design
• Drive the power design validation and quality
• Drive the new generation power architecture
• Own the product Operation, AFR and Unsellable

A day in the life

Hardware engineers within AWS Board Core Design & Services team could be working in a variety of areas, few examples would be: hardware design and development; building the systems that validate hardware quality in manufacturing; monitoring and improving hardware reliability in data centers and platform. We cover everything from low level hardware to embedded software and systems that operate and monitor it. There is no blueprint for how to do what we do, which encourages our engineers to identify and develop simple solutions to complex problems. We encourage durable solutions that look around corners while taking into consideration our customer needs from a cost, performance, and reliability perspective.

About the team

Within AWS Board Core Design & Services team, our organization is responsible for system innovation in the servers used by all of Amazon Web Services. Beyond product delivery we actively manage the fleet of Servers in the data center that keeps growing. This means tracking key business and operational metrics to ensure that we operate smoothly and minimize or eliminate customer impact due to device related issues for a transparent AWS customer experience.

Utility Computing

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

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.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

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Inclusive Team Culture

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Mentorship and Career Growth

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience with analog power electronics, power supply circuitry, and circuit protection
• 7+ years of experience in developing power component functional specifications, design verification plans, root cause analysis, and resolution
• 7+ years of experience in server power system design

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Power Electronics Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in server power for cloud, enterprise, or other large-scale applications
• Strong expertise in DC-DC switch mode power supplies, circuit protection, and multi-phase CPU/memory VRs on motherboards
• Experience with I2C, PMBUS, SVID, sensors, and monitoring
• Experience guiding and reviewing PCB designs with Allegro, CAM350, or equivalent.
• Experience developing detailed specifications, selection criteria, test plans, analyzing component reliability and creating design flows
• Strong organizational, planning, writing, and communications skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Equal Opportunity

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.

Inclusive Adjustments

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Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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 (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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location and Salary Range

USA, CA, Cupertino - 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 USD annually