Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering

Job Description

Join the AWS Hardware Engineering team to drive system innovation in servers used by Amazon Web Services and tackle complex problems in hardware and software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of engineering experience in hardware system design of major technology, product or component
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting HW/SW issues in large scale systems
• 3+ years of demonstrated expertise in driving hardware reliability through design enhancement and failure mode analysis
• Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Drive reliability improvements in hardware used in Amazon servers spanning design, testing, manufacturing, and operations
• Make use of production telemetry and knowledge of component internals to drive HW and SW improvements
• Serve as the technical leader on demanding projects, including launching new services and features at massive scale
• Work with thought leaders to define and drive critical features and architectural advancements into hardware
• Interact with customers and service teams to understand requirements, define solutions, and drive continuous improvement
• Guide suppliers to meet Amazon’s server hardware needs through deep audit, modeling, testing, and engineering new solutions
• Positively impact customers and the planet through improvements in server hardware reliability and performance
• Engage in the operations of systems, including identifying and rectifying root causes of critical issues
• Provide technical guidance to multiple teams to increase their productivity and effectiveness

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)