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Software Development Engineer III, Hardware Engineering Services

Amazon

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/1/2026

Compensation

$168,100 - $227,400 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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Job description

The Embedded Software Development Engineer will be responsible for building and owning server-related firmware within the AWS Hardware Engineering team. This role involves collaborating with a diverse group of engineers to create innovative solutions for data center infrastructure challenges. The team focuses on developing high-quality components that support AWS's global infrastructure. The position offers the opportunity to directly impact product improvements and contribute to the success of AWS services.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience
  • 5+ years of experience with software development for server platforms
  • Understanding of server platform design and architecture
  • 5+ years of experience with BMC (baseboard management controller) development
  • Experience with systems management protocols or standards such as I2C, MCTP, PLDM, Redfish, USB, SPDM, PCIe
  • Experience with accelerated server design with GPUs
  • Experience with operating complex systems at cloud scale

Responsibilities

  • Develop server Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) software.
  • Engage in embedded system development.
  • Contribute to scripting language development.
  • Provide Data Center Operation Support.
  • Develop Linux drivers.
  • Build, validate, and support firmware across diverse technology domains.

Benefits

  • 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.

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