The Principal Engineer role in the AWS Hardware Engineering team focuses on creating innovative compute and storage server designs that are critical to the success of AWS. This position involves establishing technical standards and driving the overall technical architecture and engineering practices. The team works on complex problems, ensuring high quality and scalable systems that meet business needs. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative culture that encourages risk-taking and skill development.

• 10+ years of experience in server technologies, including electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software.
• 8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current systems.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
• Experience developing and operating hardware at scale.

• Establish technical standards and drive Amazon's overall technical architecture.
• Build high quality, architecturally sound systems aligned with business needs.
• Manage the hardware design life cycle and ensure server hardware is healthy and manageable.
• Produce both detailed technical work and high-level architectural designs.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.