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.
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
Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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
