Amazon

Sr Hardware Development Engineer, High Performance AI & ML Servers

Amazon • $159K — $215K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years in design/innovation and related fields
  • Strong experience in server technologies
  • In-depth knowledge of thermal, mechanical, and signal integrity
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • 5+ years of process development experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical solutions for complex server architecture challenges
  • Own system reliability and proactively resolve deficiencies
  • Design solutions for large-scale system issues
  • Break down complex server problems into manageable tasks
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and product management teams
  • Develop diagnostic tools and monitoring solutions
  • Debug complex system failures swiftly

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

- Lead technical solutions for complex high performance server 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

A day in the life

Your day to day responsibilities will include interfacing with our internal and external customers to understand project requirements and facilitate system development on top of your server design. You will be responsible for solving operational challenges to our existing fleet with the goal of improving the current customer experience as well as developing improved systems for future designs. You will work directly with vendors and ODM/JDM design teams to develop and manufacture your product at scale.

About the team

The team is comprised of both Hardware Design Engineers, System Design Engineers, Software Development Engineers and Technical Program Managers, all with the common goal of delivering the best specialized server fleet possible to our customers.

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

- Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience

- 5+ years of process development experience

- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal

- 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, GPU, SSDs, memory), BIOS, BMC, and networking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

- 10+ years of server, storage, networking, or large-scale distributed systems experience

- Experience working with engineering and product teams to define a product and bring it to market

- 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience

- Experience in Linux/RHEL, or experience with programming/scripting (Batch, VB, PowerShell, Java, C#, Chef, Perl, Ruby and/or PHP) and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

- Experience with server validation and issue root causing

- 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

USA, TX, Austin - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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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.
Learn more about Amazon
Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
* Ladders Estimates

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