Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, AWS - Early Career (2026)
AmazonCloud Hardware Development Engineer, AWS - Early Career (2026)
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
As a Cloud Hardware Development Engineer at Amazon, you will work alongside Senior Engineers to design, debug, validate, and optimize cloud server hardware. This role involves engaging with a cross-disciplinary team to conceive and develop innovative server products from concept through production. You will gain hands-on experience with high-volume manufacturing and support engineering builds. This position offers the opportunity to explore various hardware engineering domains and contribute to impactful projects.
Requirements
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field.
- Knowledge of server hardware and components.
- Experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience.
- Experience with simulation and 3D modeling software.
- Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis or automation.
- Coursework or hands-on project experience in one or more hardware engineering domains.
Responsibilities
- Support thermal, mechanical, electrical, or reliability analysis and design of server hardware.
- Perform design simulation (thermal, structural, signal integrity, or power).
- Validate hardware and debug issues at the board, system, or rack level.
- Develop and execute test plans for hardware qualification and reliability.
- Characterize materials and components for server applications.
- Support PCB schematic and layout reviews.
- Develop automated test tools and data analysis methods.
- Travel to support engineering builds at manufacturing partners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, software, and manufacturing.
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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