The role involves joining the Nitro Firmware Team as a Software Development Engineer, focusing on the integration and updating of firmware for EC2 hardware. The team is dedicated to ensuring that software and firmware function effectively at scale, enhancing customer experience. Candidates will engage in hands-on software development, collaborating with various engineering teams to create robust mechanisms for firmware updates. The environment promotes mentorship and career growth while valuing diversity and work-life balance.

• 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• 6+ years of full software development life cycle experience
• 3+ years of computer science fundamentals experience
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Develop and integrate firmware for EC2 hardware components.
• Conduct software design reviews and code reviews.
• Implement automated test development and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Principal engineers, silicon designers, and hardware engineers.
• Measure firmware performance and ensure its functionality at scale.

• 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.