Sr. Software Development Engineer, Nitro SSD (AWS)

Amazon

Cupertino (CA)

On-site

USD 193,300 - 261,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering is seeking a firmware engineer to design and optimize SSD firmware for non-volatile memory devices. You will work on AWS-specific hardware and software from concept through production, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will lead firmware development, perform device characterization and benchmarking, and help tailor products for the AWS environment. A strong background in embedded C/C++ and system design is required.

Qualifications

5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
Experience in embedded development in C/C++
Bachelor's or Master's degree

Responsibilities

Design AWS-specific hardware, firmware and software for non-volatile memory devices.
Lead firmware development from conception to production.
Characterize and benchmark devices and performance.
Collaborate with AWS software engineers to tailor devices for the AWS environment.

Skills

Embedded development

C/C++ programming

Firmware architecture

Mentorship / tech lead

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Embedded toolchains

JTAG

Job description

Job ID: 10396838 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering is a fast growing and leading‑edge research and development team that creates enterprise compute and storage server designs for our innovative web service and e‑commerce technology platforms. Our designs are industry‑leading in terms of performance, frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the hundreds of thousands of customers who use utility computing today.

Our Firmware Engineers solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high‑quality components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an innovative self‑starter. You will be an SSD firmware expert with experience in making architectural tradeoffs to optimize SSD performance for a variety of use cases. You will work with engineers across the company as well as external companies and lead firmware development efforts on custom solid‑state devices. You will collaborate with internal and external development engineers (architecture, hardware, validation, software services). AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology – come help us make history!

What you will do

You will be a member of a team designing AWS‑specific hardware, firmware and software for non‑volatile memory devices, including NAND‑based SSDs. You will be a part of the firmware effort from conception, through validation and into production. You will contribute to firmware development and support device characterization and benchmarking efforts. You will work closely with AWS software engineers to tailor devices for the AWS environment.

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, combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for component customizations that will directly benefit our customers.

Why you will love it

You will work with engineers across the company to build next‑generation devices. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on the results of your work.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Experience in embedded development in C/C++
Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Deep understanding of SSD hardware architecture and SSD concepts such as wear‑leveling, garbage collection, etc.
10+ years of hands‑on experience developing firmware for SSD and other related storage devices.
High‑level understanding of storage technologies and associated block interface protocols

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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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.