Embedded Software Dev Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
AmazonEmbedded Software Dev Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
AmazonLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/23/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The Embedded Software Engineer will join the PSC team at AWS Hardware Engineering to develop embedded software for critical power infrastructure in data centers. This role focuses on accelerating firmware migration initiatives across a massive server fleet while ensuring security and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in firmware and embedded systems, contributing to the reliability of AWS infrastructure. Collaboration with engineers across AWS and external partners will be essential to enhance infrastructure security and performance.
Requirements
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience of new and existing systems
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++
- Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Knowledge of ARM CPUs
- Experience writing low level drivers
- Knowledge in one of the communication protocols I2C, SPI, USB, UART
Responsibilities
- Design and develop firmware solutions for AWS servers to support millions of customer workloads.
- Lead the complete development lifecycle from initial conception through production deployment.
- Architect and implement firmware deployment strategies that minimize customer impact.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize functionality and performance.
- Explore and evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration into the firmware stack.
- Drive technical solutions for complex problems while balancing security and operational efficiency.
- Tailor firmware solutions specifically for the AWS environment.
- Mentor team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
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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