Amazon

Senior Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Mainstream Compute

Amazon$183K — $247K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in design and manufacturing processes
  • 5+ years of experience leading ODMs and suppliers in product development
  • In-depth expertise in server technologies including thermal, mechanical, and signal integrity
  • Experience in developing functional specifications and design verification plans
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical solutions for complex server and rack systems
  • Own end-to-end system reliability and address deficiencies proactively
  • Design and implement solutions for large-scale system-level issues
  • Decompose complex server system problems into actionable tasks
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and product management teams
  • Develop diagnostic tools and monitoring solutions for production systems
  • Debug complex system failures in time-sensitive situations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Support
Full Job Description
What you will do: As a member of the Server Hardware Engineering team you will own and lead the design and development of server products utilizing a wide range of design and manufacturing partners.

You will work closely with our customers to understand their technical needs and business goals, leveraging your experience with server design and the knowledge of various teams to architect the solutions that we will deploy at scale.

To deliver your products you will work with an interdisciplinary team of component, firmware, test, qualification, and integration engineers, and lead our design and manufacturing partners to bring these servers to the data center. After launch you will oversee the fleet of servers you develop, monitoring their quality and how they are meeting the customer requirements.

This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you'll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products' performance, quality, and cost. We're changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead technical solutions for complex compute, storage and/or accelerator server and rack system architectural challenges

- Own end-to-end system reliability, proactively identifying and resolving deficiencies before customer impact

- Design and implement solutions to address system-level issues at large scale

- Decompose complex server system problems (testability, reliability, diagnostics) into deliverable tasks and features

- Apply expertise across hardware, software, system design, x86 architecture, processes, and operations

- Collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, supply chain and product management teams

- Develop and implement diagnostic tools and monitoring solutions for production systems

- Debug complex system failures in time sensitive settings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Experience in server technologies such as, thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity

- Bachelors degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

- 5+ years experience with design and manufacturing processes

- 5+ years experience leading ODMs and other suppliers in the product development and manufacturing processes

- In depth expertise in one or more server technologies such as Thermal / Mechanical design, high speed bus design and signal integrity, failure analysis, server components (e.g. CPU, NIC, FPGA, GPU, SSDs, drives), BIOS, BMC, and networking

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

- 10+ years years hardware development with a focus on system / server development in compute and/or storage server architecture and design for large scale applications

- Expertise in early product definition and feature tradeoff analysis

- Experience with server validation and issue root causing

- Experience with deploying and operating hardware and applications across large data centers

- Proficient scripting, debug abilities, and Linux operations commands

- Experience with leading hardware and software development engineering teams

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 - 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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