Senior Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Mainstream Compute
AmazonSenior Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Mainstream Compute
AmazonLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/1/2026
Compensation
$159,200 - $247,600 per year
Job description
The role involves leading the design and development of server products within the AWS Hardware Engineering team. You will collaborate with various teams to understand customer needs and architect scalable solutions. The position requires a focus on performance, quality, and cost while overseeing the server fleet post-launch. This fast-paced environment encourages innovation and creativity, making a significant impact on Amazon's success.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience with design and manufacturing processes.
- 5+ years of experience leading ODMs and other suppliers in product development.
- In-depth expertise in server technologies such as thermal, mechanical design, and signal integrity.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field is preferred.
- 10+ years of hardware development experience focusing on system/server development for large scale applications.
- Experience with server validation and issue root causing.
- Proficient in scripting, debugging, and Linux operations commands.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead the design and development of server products.
- Work closely with customers to understand their technical needs and business goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
- Oversee the fleet of servers post-launch, monitoring quality and customer requirements.
- Continuously seek ways to improve product performance, quality, and cost.
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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