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Systems Development Engineer, GPU & AI Accelerator Servers, AWS Hardware Engineering

Amazon • $148K — $201K *
Cupertino, CA 95014In-Person
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of software development experience
  • 1+ year of systems design or architecture experience
  • 3+ years of administrative experience in systems engineering
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Proficient in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C++, Java, Python)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze hardware failure patterns and quantify customer impact
  • Contribute to predictive failure detection using sensor data
  • Build and maintain operational dashboards for fleet health
  • Develop automation for hardware testing and capacity recovery
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level issues in production environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Application deadline: Sep 1, 2026

Do you want to build the infrastructure that keeps Artificial Intelligence compute capacity available to Generative AI customers? Do you want to solve problems at the boundary between physical hardware and software - at cloud scale?

AWS Hardware Engineering is looking for a Systems Development Engineer to own the health and development of server platforms at worldwide fleet scale. You will develop automation, analyze hardware telemetry across tens of thousands of hosts, and build tooling that directly determines whether capacity is available to customers. Your work spans the full stack - from hardware monitoring interfaces, to health diagnostics up through fleet-wide data pipelines and operational dashboards.

Key job responsibilities

Fleet Health & Data Analysis

- Analyze hardware failure patterns using fleet telemetry, system event logs, and datacenter tooling to identify root causes and quantify customer impact

- Contribute to predictive failure detection using sensor data, error trending, and log correlation

- Build and maintain operational dashboards and metrics for platform fleet health.

- Build tooling to track component lifecycle (firmware versions, part revisions, supply chain status) across large-scale fleets

Systems Development & Automation

- Develop and maintain automation for hardware test, firmware qualification, and capacity recovery workflows

- Develop diagnostic tools for Linux on ARM and x86 architectures

- Debug and resolve Linux boot and runtime issues across processor architectures - PCIe, Power, NIC, NVMe, and GPU subsystems

- Build automation solutions using Python, Java, or similar languages with focus on scalability and operational durability

Cross-Team Collaboration

- Collaborate with software, hardware, manufacturing, networking, and vendor teams to validate and qualify new compute solutions

- Troubleshoot complex system-level issues in production environments, correlating across firmware, operating systems, drivers, and physical layers

- Participate in sprint-based planning and oncall rotation for platform-level escalations

A day in the life

Some days you are deep in system event logs chasing a failure pattern across thousands of hosts; other days you are writing automation that eliminates a manual triage workflow entirely. You work with hardware engineers, firmware teams, datacenter operations, and vendor partners - driving quality and reliability from manufacturing through steady-state operations. Located in Cupertino, Seattle, or Denver, you work with global development teams on servers deployed in datacenters worldwide.

About the team

AWS Hardware Engineering designs and delivers next-generation cloud infrastructure - the servers, accelerators, and storage platforms that power AWS. Our team builds custom systems for AI training, inference, and compute workloads at global scale. We are directly responsible for launching and maintaining server hardware in the fleet, working across internal development teams, and design partners.

We value work-life harmony, inclusive culture, and continuous learning. Even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

- 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience

- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java

- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology

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 - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

USA, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 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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