Sr Hardware Development Engineer, CPU and Memory Performance Team
AmazonSr Hardware Development Engineer, CPU and Memory Performance Team
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/26/2026
Compensation
$159,200 - $215,300 per year
Job description
The AWS hardware engineering team is seeking a technology leader to enhance the engineering of server hardware and software. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex problems and ensure optimal server performance. The candidate will work closely with CPU/GPU suppliers to influence future architectures. The position offers a fast-paced environment that encourages innovative thinking and problem-solving.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience identifying and root-causing hardware and software issues in large scale systems
- 5+ years of experience with customer support for debugging and root-causing CPU performance issues
- 5+ years of experience in CPU/memory architecture and subsystem design
- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience with new CPU technology bring up
- 5+ years of experience with statistical analysis using large scale data
- 5+ years of experience leading memory standardization through JEDEC, CPU architecture, RAS, DDR Memory technology, system performance, security and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate, launch, monitor, and troubleshoot server systems at large scale.
- Ensure servers operate at maximum performance while staying within thermal budgets.
- Collaborate with internal and external interdisciplinary teams of engineers.
- Align and influence CPU/GPU supplier roadmaps and drive future architectures.
- Lead architecturally significant projects from inception through launch.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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