Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering (HWEng) team creates compute and storage server designs for Amazon’s innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in performance, frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our Hardware Engineers solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high-quality server systems and components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies.

We are seeking experienced Hardware Design Engineers to lead integration and operations of next generation storage (SSD) for our cloud systems. Our success depends on our highly respected server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.

What you will do: As a lead engineer on the HWEng Drives team, you will design and build infrastructure to operate our storage platforms at massive scale. You will lead the integration and delivery of SSD from OEM suppliers, and support the development of automated monitoring and failure analysis services to operate, debug, and scale these devices.

You will work closely with other AWS software teams to tailor and operate storage solutions for the AWS environment. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. 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 team members who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS, combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for hardware customizations that will directly benefit AWS customers.

Why you will love it: You will work directly with engineers across the company to build next-generation hardware. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our customers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work.

AWS Hardware Engineering team is seeking experienced hardware design engineers to design and build next-generation server systems, and AWS specific hardware component.

Key job responsibilities

As a lead engineer of the Storage Platform Hardware engineering team, you will be responsible for bringing new SSD technology to our systems & products as well as scaling how we operate our massive existing & rapidly growing fleet.

You will collaborate with internal development teams and external OEM SSD drive suppliers to deliver truly innovative storage products with industry leading performance and quality

You will establish strategic vision and drive execution in defining and delivering new products and services

You will lead the integration and delivery of SSD from OEM suppliers, and support the development of automated monitoring and failure analysis services to operate, debug, and scale these devices

You will work closely with other AWS software teams to tailor and operate storage solutions for the AWS environment

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Cupertino, CA, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SSD-related design & qualification.

• Experience with system integration and operation of SSDs.

• Experience with technical problem solving & root cause/debug

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 of experience in SSD related design, debug & qualification

• Proficient coding, scripting and debug abilities

• Expertise in server technologies such as, thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity.

• Experience in developing technical documentation such as functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures

• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.