Sr. Hardware Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services
AmazonSr. Hardware Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/26/2026
Compensation
$159,200 - $215,300 per year
Job description
The role involves working as a Thermal/Mechanical Engineer within the AWS Hardware Engineering team, focusing on the design of rack sub-systems for cloud platforms. The team is responsible for developing high-performance, large-scale data center systems, ensuring reliability from initial development through deployment. Engineers will apply innovative mechanical technologies to enhance server infrastructure, aiming for operational excellence and improved customer experience. This fast-paced position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and a commitment to high standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for server technologies or Data Center applications.
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
- Experience in server technologies such as thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
- Proficient with CAD tools such as Creo or Solidworks.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design and development for rack sub-systems and associated components.
- Validate subsystems and components meet NPI program requirements.
- Participate in the cross-discipline design process working with other HW and SW team members.
- Conduct failure analysis and solution validation.
- Manage interaction with overseas resources.
- Provide mentorship and technical reviews to a team of mechanical/thermal design engineers.
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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