Software Development Engineer, Nitro SSD

Job Description

The AWS Hardware Engineering team is seeking an innovative self-starter Firmware Engineer with expertise in optimizing SSD performance for various use cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing firmware for SSD and related storage devices
• Good understanding of SSD hardware architecture and NAND concepts
• Excellent written communication and verbal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop Nitro SSD firmware
• Collaborate with NAND and SSD controller vendors
• Contribute to end-to-end product development cycle
• Improve firmware maintainability, scalability, efficiency, and testability
• Design and implement firmware features to enhance Nitro SSD's observability

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)