The role involves working as a Firmware Engineer within the AWS Hardware Engineering team, focusing on designing and developing firmware for non-volatile memory devices, particularly SSDs. The team is dedicated to driving innovation in server and storage infrastructure, ensuring high standards for safety and security. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various engineering teams and external partners to optimize SSD reliability and performance. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on AWS's cloud computing technology.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience.
• 3+ years of computer science fundamentals experience.
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with the full software development life cycle.
• Deep understanding of SSD hardware architecture and concepts.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing firmware for SSD and related storage devices.
• High-level understanding of storage technologies and associated block interface protocols.

• Design, plan, and build SSD products based on customer input and storage requirements.
• Deliver SSD firmware design and code while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers.
• Own innovation on architecture and design.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partner teams on firmware development.
• Work closely with Hardware, Software, Firmware, and validation teams to drive product integration.
• Build at-scale operational excellence into product development and deployment practices.
• Participate in Sprint and operational standups.
• Design and develop firmware for production and validation.
• Lead Design Reviews and technical discussions.
• Drive integrations and deployment at-scale.

• 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.