Sr Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Board Core Design and Services Team

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

Job summary

Amazon Web Services is looking for a Sr Hardware Development Engineer to own next generation server components on the Board Core Design and Services team in the AWS data center fleet. You will drive architecture and development of motherboard, graphics, accelerators, and programmable hardware, collaborating with ECAD, firmware, and software teams to deliver scalable, reliable hardware.

This role demands 7+ years of hardware experience, strong collaboration, and a drive to improve performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• Experience reviewing PCB designs with Allegro, CAM350, or equivalents.
• Experience developing functional specs and verification/test procedures.
• 7+ years of experience with I2C, SPI, UART interfaces.
• Experience interfacing with thermal, mechanical, firmware and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Own next‑generation server components architecture and development.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design, validation, and large-scale launch.
• Drive performance, quality, and cost improvements for servers.
• Collaborate with ECAD and hardware teams across the lifecycle.

Skills

Hardware engineering

PCB design

I2C/SPI/UART

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Server design

ECAD collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE

Master's degree in EE/CE

Tools

Allegro

CAM350

Job description

Sr Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Board Core Design and Services Team

Job ID: 3205884 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

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.

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

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• 7+ years of hardware engineering experience
• Experience collaborating with the ECAD/physical board designer and able to review PCB designs with Allegro, CAM350, or equivalent
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• 7+ years of experience with I2C, SPI, UART interfaces
• Experience interfacing with thermal, mechanical, firmware and software teams during product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in motherboard design, PCB design including schematic capture, stackup and circuit board layout
• Experience in server technologies such as thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity
• Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components based on design intent and approved equipment submissions
• Experience identifying and resolving complex issues
• Experience in component selection and understanding of component reliability
• Experience in designing and developing large‑scale services
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
• 10+ years of experience in server design for cloud or enterprise applications
• Strong organizational and planning skill
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment

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 despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and company policies. The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see policy provisions for more details.

The base salary range for this position is 183,000.00 – 247,600.00 USD 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 (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.