Amazon

Principal Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware

Amazon$217K — $294K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE with 12+ years in hardware board/systems development, including product mass production.
  • 5+ years experience with Ethernet switching fabrics and interfaces.
  • Strong background in high-speed digital, analog, and circuit design.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration across technical teams.
  • Proven experience in developing functional specifications and verification plans.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop next generation Ethernet switching platforms.
  • Lead high-speed digital design projects within the networking field.
  • Define architecture, select key components, and execute detailed design.
  • Work closely with PCB designers to optimize board layouts.
  • Conduct testing and facilitate smooth transition to manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement options.
  • Access to mental health support and work-life resources.
Full Job Description
Amazon Web Services' Network Products Development team is looking for experienced hardware engineering professionals to help build our next generation networking platforms. The right candidate will play a key role in the design and development of our next generation Ethernet switching platforms for our world class datacenters. Strong experience in modular chassis based enterprise/carrier products is a must.

The ideal candidate is a strong hardware board designer with Ethernet networking experience in the areas of terabit switch fabrics, 10/40/100 gigabit interfaces, embedded CPU subsystems, and network processors. Previous experience in defining and designing modular chassis based products is required. Must have previous experience working with Asian ODM and JDM partners, both in development and in manufacturing.

You will have previous experience in high speed digital design as a design lead in the networking field. This includes architectural definition, specification, key component selection, detailed design, working closely with PCB designers, testing, and transition to manufacturing. Applying skills in simulation, timing analysis, thermal analysis, and EMC is expected.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design

- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

- Experience working cross-functionally across several teams both technical and non-technical

- BSEE with 12+ years experience in hardware board and systems development (must have taken products from concept to mass production) and recent 5+ years experience with Ethernet switching fabrics, Ethernet PHY and SerDes interfaces, embedded CPU subsytems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design, network processors, I2C, USB

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

- Experience in project management of technical programs

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Cupertino - 217,800.00 - 294,700.00 USD annually

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