The AWS BIOS Engineering team is responsible for creating and maintaining custom firmware solutions for Amazon's server platforms. The role focuses on UEFI/BIOS development, requiring deep expertise in firmware and system programming. The ideal candidate will work on optimizing boot-time performance and implementing secure boot mechanisms. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential to lead critical firmware development efforts.

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
• 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead in an engineering team
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

• Design and implement custom UEFI/BIOS features for AWS server platforms
• Debug complex firmware issues using tools like ITP, ScanTool, and JTAG
• Optimize boot time performance and platform initialization sequences
• Implement secure boot mechanisms and firmware security features
• Develop and maintain Power-On Self Test (POST) code
• Create firmware update mechanisms and recovery solutions
• Work with hardware teams on board bring-up and platform validation
• Coordinate between international teams and track project timelines
• Maintain relationships with silicon vendors and participate in industry forums

• 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.