The AWS Hardware Engineering team is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design and develop firmware for non-volatile memory devices, particularly NAND-based SSDs. This role involves collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and external partners to innovate and optimize SSD reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded firmware development and SSD architecture. This position offers the opportunity to impact the future of cloud computing technology and contribute to the success of AWS.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards and operations.
• Deep understanding of SSD hardware architecture and concepts such as wear-leveling and garbage collection.
• High-level understanding of NAND technology and associated block interface protocols.

• Design, plan, and build SSD products focusing on NAND and SoC integration.
• Deliver SSD firmware design and code while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers.
• Own innovation on architecture and design for SSD firmware.
• Work with external vendors and partner teams to collaborate on firmware development.
• Drive product integration by working closely with Hardware, Software, Firmware, and validation teams.
• Participate in Sprint and operational standups to report progress and updates.

• 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.