Sr Hardware Development EngineerSI AWS Board Core Design and Services Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to build.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Do you enjoy solving complex problems and driving influential changes Are you curious about the systems used to run the largest cloud computing infrastructures in the world Do you thrive in a fast paced and everchanging environment If you answered YES to these questions then our team is looking for you! The AWS Board Core Design & Services team drives system innovation in the servers used by all of Amazon Web Services including EC2 S3 and CloudFront. Our engineers solve the hardest problems that fuse software hardware and the cloud. We take big bets on new concepts enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.

What you will do: As a member of the AWS Board Core Design & Services team you will own nextgeneration server components with a strong focus on digital circuit board design and signal integrity. You will have demonstrated results in the architecture and development of highspeed complex PCB designs for server components including motherboards graphics accelerators and programmable hardware. Your expertise in signal integrity analysis and advanced PCB design techniques will be crucial for optimizing highspeed interfaces and ensuring robust system performance. You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to design develop validate and launch at large scale.

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 creates a unique opportunity for differentiated hardware that will directly benefit customers.

Why you will love it: You will build nextgeneration hardware that powers the cloud. You will deliver improvements for our customers and have a direct impact on our bottom line. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work.


Key job responsibilities
As a member of the AWS Board Core Design & Services team you will own nextgeneration server components with a strong focus on digital circuit board design and signal integrity. You will have demonstrated results in the architecture and development of highspeed complex PCB designs for server components including motherboards graphics accelerators and programmable hardware. Your expertise in signal integrity analysis and advanced PCB design techniques will be crucial for optimizing highspeed interfaces and ensuring robust system performance. You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to design develop validate and launch at large scale.

A day in the life
Hardware engineers within AWS Board Core Design & Services team could be working in a variety of areas few examples would be: hardware design and development; building the systems that validate hardware quality in manufacturing; monitoring and improving hardware reliability in data centers and platform. We cover everything from low level hardware to embedded software and systems that operate and monitor it. There is no blueprint for how to do what we do which encourages our engineers to identify and develop simple solutions to complex problems. We encourage durable solutions that look around corners while taking into consideration our customer needs from a cost performance and reliability perspective.

About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled 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.

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.


* BS Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* 7 years of experience in embedded ARM FPGA and CPLD applications
* 7 years of handson experience with highspeed PCB design including signal integrity analysis and optimization
* Strong proficiency in PCB design tools (Allegro CAM350 or equivalent) with demonstrated ability to perform detailed PCB reviews
* 7 years of experience in highspeed interface design (DDR PCIe USB etc. with emphasis on signal integrity
* Proven track record in impedance control stackup design and power integrity optimization
* 7 years of experience in board root cause analysis and resolution particularly focusing on signal integrity issues
* Experience with flash I2C SPI UART and ethernet interfaces

* Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
* 10 years of experience in server design for cloud or enterprise applications
* Advanced expertise in:
* Highspeed PCB design and signal integrity analysis
* Complex motherboard and peripheral component design
* Multilayer PCB stackup optimization
* Advanced routing techniques for highspeed interfaces
* EMI/EMC compliance and design considerations
* Power delivery network (PDN) design and analysis
* Proficiency with signal integrity simulation tools (Ansys Cadence Sigrity or similar)
* Experience in designing for reuse across multiple products
* Advanced knowledge of server technologies including:
* Signal integrity optimization techniques
* Power optimization
* Thermal considerations
* Mechanical constraints in PCB design
* BIOS and BMC integration
* Highspeed networking interfaces
* Experience with impedancecontrolled board design and manufacturing processes
* Strong expertise in component selection considering signal integrity requirements
* Experience in design for large scale applications with emphasis on signal integrity
* Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute complex PCB designs from concept to production

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.

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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.