Software Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
AmazonLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/27/2026
Compensation
$193,300 - $261,500 per year
Job description
As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the AWS Hardware Engineering team, you will focus on architecting and scaling an AI-powered design validation platform for AWS server hardware. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team to solve complex problems that integrate software, hardware, and cloud technologies. You will drive innovations that enhance design validation processes, ultimately improving the quality and efficiency of AWS services. The team values inclusivity and encourages bold ideas to foster a dynamic work environment.
Requirements
- 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, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
- 5+ years of experience in the full software development life cycle, including coding standards and operations
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Architect and scale an AI-powered design validation platform for AWS server hardware.
- Own the design intelligence pipeline to validate board schematics and layouts.
- Extend the platform to ingest complete design packages and derive test plans.
- Architect the component knowledge base for AI cross-referencing against vendor datasheets.
- Drive adoption of the platform across all hardware programs to eliminate design escapes.
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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